'normative' definitions:
Definition of 'normative'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Relating to or dealing with norms; "normative discipline"; "normative samples"
adjective
Pertaining to giving directives or rules; "prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage" [syn: prescriptive, normative] [ant: descriptive]
Definition of 'normative'
From: GCIDE
- normative \normative\ adj.
- 1. relating to or dealing with norms; as, normative discipline; normative samples. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. (Grammar) giving directives or rules; prescriptive. Opposed to descriptive.
- Syn: prescriptive. [WordNet 1.5]
- 3. based on or prescribing a norm or standard; as, normative grammar. [WordNet 1.5]
Synonyms of 'normative'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- according to Hoyle,
- accustomed,
- appropriate,
- average,
- common,
- commonplace,
- condign,
- conventional,
- correct,
- current,
- customary,
- decent,
- decorous,
- due,
- everyday,
- familiar,
- fit,
- fitting,
- good,
- habitual,
- household,
- kosher,
- nice,
- normal,
- ordinary,
- popular,
- predominating,
- prescriptive,
- prevailing,
- proper,
- regular,
- regulation,
- right,
- right and proper,
- righteous,
- rightful,
- seemly,
- standard,
- stock,
- suitable,
- universal,
- usual,
- vernacular,
- wonted