normative

adjective

nor·​ma·​tive ˈnȯr-mə-tiv 

1

: of, relating to, or determining norms or standards

normative tests

2

: conforming to or based on norms

normative behavior

normative judgments

3

: prescribing (see prescribe sense 1) norms

normative rules of ethics

normative grammar

normatively adverb

normativeness noun

Thus the normativeness of truth is preserved, along with its transcendence of what is presently assertible …

—Colin McGinn

normativity

ˌnȯr-mə-ˈti-və-tē 

noun

plural normativities

In our world of shifting gender normativity and embrace of non-traditional expression, the beauty world is reaching out to men—both with products that fit into masculine grooming routines, and ones that break all barriers.

—Samuel Hine

… notes that speaking up about being abused or assaulted is an opportunity to challenge the normativity of sexual violence.

—Leslie Sarinana

Examples of normative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The descendent of a long line of preachers, Ellis once sought to counteract the stutter, to bend their voice into more normative patterns. —Wren Sanders, Them, 27 Sep. 2024

The evolving dynamics of fandom are constantly eroding current fandom etiquette and normative behavior, arguably faster than the celebs’ ability to adapt and adjust. —Aja Romano, Vox, 24 Sep. 2024

At a time when European regulations are evolving considerably, the SDGs constitute a common grammar enabling companies to better prepare for this normative change. —Jon McGowan, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024

What is required, however, is a normative commitment to individual and collective equality and a framework that ensures this commitment is translated into reality. —Omar M. Dajani, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French normatif, from norme norm, from Latin norma

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1