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
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
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