Associations to the word «Descriptivism»

Wiktionary

DESCRIPTIVISM, noun. (linguistics) describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.

Dictionary definition

DESCRIPTIVISM, noun. (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value.
DESCRIPTIVISM, noun. (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting descriptive linguistics.

Wise words

Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
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