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prescriptive

UK
/prɪˈskrɪptɪv/
US
/prɪˈskrɪptɪv/

Translations

prescriptiveadjective
more prescriptive
Comp.
most prescriptive
Super.
UK
/prɪˈskrɪptɪv/
US
/prɪˈskrɪptɪv/
prescriptifQui impose une règle, une méthode ou une norme.
The prescriptive guidelines for the project were very detailed, leaving little room for creativity.
Les consignes prescriptives du projet étaient très détaillées, laissant peu de place à la créativité.
Additional translations
normatifSurtout en linguistique, pour ce qui fixe des règles d’usage ou de correction.
acquis par prescriptionSens juridique : acquis par l’effet de la prescription.
Synonyms
authoritative
proscriptive
normative
directive
regulatory
Antonyms
descriptive

Definitions

prescriptiveadjective
Relating to the imposition or enforcement of a rule or method.
The prescriptive guidelines for the project were very detailed, leaving little room for creativity.
Involving the setting of rules or directions.
The prescriptive approach to language teaching focuses on grammar and correct usage.
Acquired or claimed by right of long-standing custom or prescription, especially in law.
The villagers held a prescriptive easement across the private land.
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