normative
pronunciation
How to pronounce normative in British English:
UK [ˈnɔ:mətɪv]
How to pronounce normative in American English:
US [ˈnɔrmətɪv]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or dealing with norms
- giving directives or rules
- based on or prescribing a norm or standard
- dealing with or based on norms
Word Origin
- normative (adj.)
- 1880, perhaps from French normatif, from Latin norma "rule" (see normal).
Example
- 1. As an example of peaceful integration , it is a " normative power " , able to set a magnetic example of co-operation .
- 2. But what kind of normative power can the eu wield if its biggest project , the euro , is seen to be in danger of collapse ?
- 3. They deny that there is any universal normative morality .
- 4. It does not endorse any particular normative framework for search . Nor does it recommend who should regulate search .
- 5. Instead , it provides the necessary foundation for informed decision-making , by whatever regulator and whatever its normative approach .