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Normative

Verb / ˈnɔ:rmʌtɪv / Another word for normative — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Relating to or establishing a standard or norm; conforming to or based on norms.

Synonyms & similar words

descriptive prescriptive standard conventional typical customary normal accepted expected traditional regulatory directive prescriptive proscriptive authoritative official required mandated compulsory obligatory necessary essential

Example sentences

  1. The company has a normative policy that requires all employees to arrive on time.
  2. The school's curriculum is normative and follows state standards.
  3. Her behavior was not normative and caused concern among her peers.
  4. The normative behavior for this situation is to say 'thank you' when someone gives you a gift.
  5. The team's coach set a normative goal for them to practice for two hours a day.

Quotes

  • 'The normative is what presents itself as a standard and a rule.' - Michel Foucault
  • 'The power of the normative can be broken only when we create a community that is no longer based on judgment and exclusion.' - bell hooks
  • 'The normative is frequently enforced by the weight of the law.' - Peter Singer

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