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
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and
health to the bones.