adj
prescriptionist
Prescriptionist (adj) means relying on historical precedent rather than current usage (to determine rights or correctness).
adj
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Relying on historical precedent rather than current usage (to determine rights or correctness).
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Etymology
From prescription + -ist.
Rhymes for prescriptionist
Zionist
arsonist
antagonist
cartoonist
protagonist
illusionist
tobacconist
abolitionist
receptionist
nutritionist
exhibitionist
perfectionist
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What is the meaning of prescriptionist?
"prescriptionist" (adj) means relying on historical precedent rather than current usage (to determine rights or correctness).