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Normative

//ˈnɔː.mə.tɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a norm or standard.
  2. 2
    Conforming to a norm or norms.

    "normative behaviour"

  3. 3
    Attempting to establish or prescribe a norm.

    "normative grammar"

Adjective
  1. 1
    pertaining to giving directives or rules wordnet
  2. 2
    relating to or dealing with norms wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A regulation imposed to preserve a norm.

    "Most important are the so-called economic normatives. They either specify the minimal efficiency of productive resources utilization or regulate the distribution of the enterprises revenue."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin norma + -ative. Compare French normatif.

Etymology 2

From Latin norma + -ative. Compare French normatif.

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