Prescriptive
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiˈskɹɪpˈtiˈvi/
Prescriptive (adj)
- Telling people what they should do, using rules or instructions.
- Using rules to say what is correct in language, rather than describing how people actually speak.
- Giving specific instructions for treatment, such as a medicine plan.
Prescriptive (adjective)
Examples
- The manager gave prescriptive rules for behaviour at work.
- The rules for behaviour were prescriptive, so people felt controlled.