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prescriptivism in French

prescriptivism in French is normativisme, prescriptivisme — prescriptivism means the practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.

prescriptivism in French

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

What does "prescriptivism" mean?

  1. noun The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.
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What is "prescriptivism" in French?

"prescriptivism" in French is normativisme, prescriptivisme. prescriptivism means: The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.

Are there other ways to say "prescriptivism" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "prescriptivism": normativisme, prescriptivisme.

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