Counternormative
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Contrary to what is normative; opposing or overthrowing norms.
"People may experience two opposing motivations after receiving unexpected or counternormative favors: an obligation to reciprocate and psychological reactance."
Example
More examples"People may experience two opposing motivations after receiving unexpected or counternormative favors: an obligation to reciprocate and psychological reactance."
Etymology
From counter- + normative.
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