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