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Normative Definition & Meaning

normative
adjective
  1. relating to or dealing with norms; "normative discipline"; "normative samples"
  2. pertaining to giving directives or rules; "prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage"

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Frequently asked questions

What does normative mean?
relating to or dealing with norms; "normative discipline"; "normative samples" pertaining to giving directives or rules; "prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage"
What part of speech is normative?
Normative is an adjective.
How many definitions does normative have?
Normative has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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