Synonyms for prescriptive

Most common

normative · prescriptionist

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Adjective

Antonyms

descriptive, nonprescriptive, proscriptive

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

Example sentences

• normative Though it wasn't meant to be, the guide is often taken as normative.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters

normative³

15 letters

prescriptionist

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (normative³ = 3 syllables).