descriptive
Pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
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Definition of descriptive
adjective
- Linguistics denoting or relating to an approach to language analysis that describes accents, forms, structures, and usage without making value judgements. Often contrasted with prescriptive.
Origin:
mid 18th century: from late Latin descriptivus, from descript- 'written down', from the verb describere (see describe)