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Vocabulary Entry
prescriptive
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to the establishment of rules, laws, or guidelines.
Example Sentences
"The prescriptive rules of the competition were clearly outlined in the handbook."
"Her prescriptive approach to teaching ensured that all students followed the same guidelines."
"Prescriptive grammar focuses on how people should use language rather than how they actually use it."
N
noun
A rule or guideline that specifies how something should be done.
Example Sentences
"The prescriptive of the new policy aims to improve employee efficiency."
"He found the prescriptive outlined in the manual to be quite helpful."
"Following a prescriptive often leads to better understanding of the task at hand."