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Definition of Prescriptive
1. Adjective. Pertaining to giving directives or rules. "Prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage"
Exact synonyms: Normative
Category relationships: Grammar
Antonyms: Descriptive
Derivative terms: Prescribe
Category relationships: Grammar
Antonyms: Descriptive
Derivative terms: Prescribe
Definition of Prescriptive
1. a. Consisting in, or acquired by, immemorial or long-continued use and enjoyment; as, a prescriptive right of title; pleading the continuance and authority of long custom.
Definition of Prescriptive
1. [adj]
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