adj

prescriptive

Prescriptive (adj) means of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

adj

Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

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Etymology

From Latin praescriptivus (“relating to a legal exception”), from praescript- (“directed in writing”), from the verb praescribere.

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What is the meaning of prescriptive?

"prescriptive" (adj) means of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.