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prescriptivism

Prescriptivism (noun) means the practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.

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The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.
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"prescriptivism" (noun) means the practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.

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