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normative
01
focused on setting or recommending standards for what is considered correct or usual
Example
Normative grammar outlines the proper rules of language.
The study proposed normative guidelines for workplace behavior.
02
based on established standards or what is typical
Example
Normative behavior includes following social etiquette.
Normative actions reflect the expectations of a culture.
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norm
Noun
normative
Adjective
nonnormative
Adjective
nonnormative
Adjective
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