normative
Translation
normative, standard-setting
Examples
The study focused on normative behavior.
The study focused on normative behaviour.
He made a normative statement about what is right.
He made a normative statement about what is right.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) relating to a standard or norm This is a normative approach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prescriptive, standard-setting; Antonyms: descriptive
Etymology
From Latin 'norma' (a rule, pattern) plus the adjective-forming suffix '-tive'.
Memory Tips
A 'normative' statement sets a 'norm' or standard for how things *should* be, as opposed to a descriptive statement, which just describes how things *are*.