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Prescriptive
Prescriptive linguistics dictates how language 'should' be used, often based on traditional rules or perceived correctness. It sets standards and judges language use as right or wrong. Grammar books often take a prescriptive approach.
Examples in context
Prescriptive grammar rules are strict.
Prescriptive grammar rules are strict.
She has a prescriptive view of language.
She has a prescriptive view of language.
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