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prescriptivism

noun

(linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting prescriptive linguistics

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Word length
14
Starts with
P
Ends with
M
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
25

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Pronunciation

pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩

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noun

  1. (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting prescriptive linguistics

noun

  1. (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements prescribe appropriate attitudes and behavior

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