Normative Synonyms and Antonyms

nôrmə-tĭv
Pertaining to giving directives or rules
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. normalizing
  2. regulating
  3. prescriptive
  4. regularizing
Antonyms:
  1. descriptive

Words Related to Normative

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Normative Sentence Examples

  • Normative influence does not have to involve physical coercion.

  • However, questions arise when it becomes normative for the life and ministry of the church in general.

  • We appreciate your constant encouragement and your steadfast upholding of the value of celibate chastity as normative for the ordained priesthood.

  • The English version of this specification is the only normative version.

  • Recent debates about intellectual property rights have been marked by a spurt of critiques aimed at the very normative basis of intellectual property.

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