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Normative

/ˈnɔː.mə.tɪv/ · adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a norm or standard..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Of or pertaining to a norm or standard.
  2. Conforming to a norm or norms.
  3. Attempting to establish or prescribe a norm.
  4. A regulation imposed to preserve a norm.

Example Sentences

normative behaviour
normative grammar
Most important are the so-called economic normatives. They either specify the minimal efficiency of productive resources utilization or regulate the distribution of the enterprises revenue.

Synonyms for normative

standardprescriptivereceived

Antonyms for normative

descriptive

Related Words

prescriptivestandardreceivednormnormalstandardsstandardizestandardizationstandardizedregulateregulatorydemonstrativepolicyregulationlegalorganizationallawstatutorypolicymakinglegislation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does normative mean?

Normative means Of or pertaining to a norm or standard..

What is a synonym for normative?

Common synonyms include standard, prescriptive, received.

What is the opposite of normative?

Possible antonyms include descriptive.

How do you use normative in a sentence?

normative behaviour

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