The stories in this book are not meant to be normative; they represent a small sampling of the myriad unique experiences that exist.
Source: tatoeba (12277676)
Normative
/ˈnɔː.mə.tɪv/
Synonyms for "normative" (153 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Adjective(11 words)
prescriptiveacceptedcanonical jurisprudencecanonical normconventionalconventional practicescorrect usagecultural system normscultural system norms etiquettecurrent normscustomary law obligations
Noun(8 words)
ansibaseline activitybenchmark databenchmark datasetcentral principlecultural normcultural practice normscustomary international law
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (46)
Noun(16 words)
customary law of nationsdeontic logicdisciplinary trainingenforcingenglish grammarethical decisionethrilgeneral practicegrammar firstguidinghuman conductimperativeinstitutional theoryisolanguage standardmetalworking standards
Adjective(19 words)
Related words (76)
Noun(18 words)
moral lessonmoral normmoral normsmoral theorymost standardpeacekeeping normspeer group normsregulatory documentreligious rulesignal regulationsocietal developmentsocietal frameworkstandard expressionstandard language formstandard usestandard-checkstudent code of conductvalues driven framework
Adjective(35 words)
moral reasoningmoral rulemoral traitmoralisticnormal orientationobligatoryobligatory provisionobligatory readingphilosophical jurisprudencepolitical violence policyprescriptive languageprescriptive structureregulativeregulatoryregulatory frameworkregulatory mechanismsrequiredshared expectationsocial obligationsocial value
Show 15 more words
nicenormalordinarypopularpredominatingprescriptiveprevailingproperregularregulationrightright and properrighteousrightfulseemlystandardstocksuitableuniversalusual
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Verb(1 words)
uphold communal values
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: prescriptive, accepted, according to hoyle, accustomed, ansi.
- Sentence evidence is available for normative, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "normative".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "normative"
Keep "normative" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "normative" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "normative", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "normative" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesevaluative termmodifier
More specific
4 entriesmandatory guidelineprescribed rulestandard practicetypical example
Collocations
6 entriesnormative culturenormative datanormative ethicsnormative guidelinesnormative standardsnormative statements
Inflections
2 entriesmore normativemost normative
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
We present here our suggestions, which are not meant to be normative, but to serve as a starting point for future dialog.
Source: tatoeba (12277680)
This collection contains our personal stories, which are not meant to be normative.
Source: tatoeba (12281176)
It's a normative work.
Source: tatoeba (12281177)
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "normative"?
Closest matches include prescriptive, accepted, according to hoyle, accustomed, ansi.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "normative"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.