C2 noun #83,733 most common

The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.

descriptivism in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.

Antonyms

prescriptivism
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