noun
descriptivism
Descriptivism (noun) means the practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.
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The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.
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Etymology
From descriptive + -ism. * Audio (Southern England): (file)
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"descriptivism" (noun) means the practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.