prescriptive

Pronunciation: /pɹəˈskɹɪptɪv/

The English word “prescriptive” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

From Latin praescriptivus (“relating to a legal exception”), from praescript- (“directed in writing”), from the verb praescribere.

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