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normative

nor·ma·tive
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nawr-muh-tiv]
    • /ˈnɔr mə tɪv/
    • /ˈnɔː.mə.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nawr-muh-tiv]
    • /ˈnɔr mə tɪv/

Definitions of normative word

  • adjective normative of or relating to a norm, especially an assumed norm regarded as the standard of correctness in behavior, speech, writing, etc. 1
  • adjective normative tending or attempting to establish such a norm, especially by the prescription of rules: normative grammar. 1
  • adjective normative reflecting the assumption of such a norm or favoring its establishment: a normative attitude. 1
  • noun normative Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of behavior. 1
  • adjective normative setting a standard or norm 1
  • adjective normative Normative means creating or stating particular rules of behaviour. 0

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Origin of normative

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; norm + -ative

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Normative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

normative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

normative usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for normative

adjective normative

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