What is another word for prescriptive?
Possible synonyms include normative, standard, received.
Synonyms for Prescriptive
Depending on context, synonyms include normative, standard, received.
Antonyms for Prescriptive
Common opposites include descriptive, proscriptive, nonprescriptive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include normative, received, standard, requirement, regulatory, mandatory.
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What is an antonym for prescriptive?
Possible antonyms include descriptive, proscriptive, nonprescriptive.
Can every synonym replace prescriptive?
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