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Normative

🔄 Synonyms of "Normative"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
standardnoun	Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.
prescriptive	Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.
received	Generally accepted as correct or true.

↔️ Antonyms of "Normative"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
descriptivenoun	Of, relating to, or providing a description.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Normative"

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Word	Definition
prescriptive	Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.
standard	Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.
received	Generally accepted as correct or true.
normnoun	That which is normal or typical.
normal	Usual, healthy; not sick or ill or unlike oneself.
standardsnoun	Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor.
standardizeverb	US and Oxford British English standard spelling of standardise.
standardizationnoun	The process of establishing a standard.
standardized	Designed or constructed in a standard manner or according to an official standard.
regulateverb	To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
regulatory	Of or pertaining to regulation.
demonstrative	(grammar) That specifies the thing or person referred to.
policynoun	A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body.
regulation	In conformity with applicable rules and regulations.
legal	Relating to the law or to lawyers.
organizational	Of, relating to, or produced by an organization.
lawnoun	(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
statutory	Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute.
policymakingnoun	The formulation of policies.
legislationnoun	A law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body.