normative
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.nor·ma·tive
adjective \ˈnȯr-mə-tiv\Definition of NORMATIVE
1
: of, relating to, or determining norms or standards <normative tests>
2
: conforming to or based on norms <normative behavior> <normative judgments>
3
: prescribing norms <normative rules of ethics> <normative grammar>
— nor·ma·tive·ly adverb
— nor·ma·tive·ness noun
See Origin of NORMATIVE
French normatif, from norme norm, from Latin norma
First Known Use: 1878
Rhymes with NORMATIVE
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