Descriptivism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Descriptivism is a noun meaning (linguistics) The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.
Meaning
(linguistics) The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.
Word Forms
- descriptivisms
Antonyms for descriptivism
Common opposites include prescriptivism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include descriptivist, description, descriptionism, distributionalism, usagist, structuralism.
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