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(linguistics) The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage..
Use descriptivism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Descriptivism means (linguistics) The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include prescriptivism.
Use descriptivism where its definition matches the intended context.
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