Associations to the word «Descriptivism»
Verb
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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.