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Prescriptive

adjective
/pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/
Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.adjectiveOf or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

Synonyms

normativereceivedstandardrequirementregulatorymandatorycompulsoryimperativedirectiveindicativebindingperemptory

Antonyms

descriptivenonprescriptiveproscriptive

Rhymes With

prescript ofrescript of
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