Associations to the word «Prescriptivism»
Noun
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Wiktionary
PRESCRIPTIVISM, noun. (linguistics) prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.
Dictionary definition
PRESCRIPTIVISM, noun. (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements prescribe appropriate attitudes and behavior.
PRESCRIPTIVISM, noun. (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting prescriptive linguistics.
Wise words
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.