prescriptivism
/pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩/
PɹƏSKɹꞮP · tɪv · ɪzm̩ (3 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.
Etymology
From prescriptive + -ism.
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