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normative

Syllabification: (nor·ma·tive)
Pronunciation: /ˈnôrmətiv/

Definition of normative

adjective

formal
  • establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of behavior:negative sanctions to enforce normative behavior

Derivatives

normatively

adverb

normativeness

noun

normativity

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from French normatif, -ive, from Latin norma 'carpenter's square' (see norm)

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