English dictionary

prescriptive

/pr/I/'skr/I/pt/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

pertaining to giving directives or rules

adj.all

Examples
Prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage.

Synonyms normative

Antonyms descriptive

Source: WordNet 3.0
Consisting in, or acquired by, immemorial or long-continued use and enjoyment; as, a <i>prescriptive</i> right of title; pleading the continuance and authority of long custom.

adjective

Source: webster1913