Prescriptivism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prescriptivism is a noun meaning (linguistics) The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.
Meaning
(linguistics) The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.
Word Forms
- prescriptivisms
Antonyms for prescriptivism
Common opposites include descriptivism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prescriptivist, grammar, neo-purism, purism, hypercorrectism, hypercorrection.
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