descriptivism

Meanings

Plural: descriptivisms

Noun

(ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value
(linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting descriptive linguistics
The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.

Origin / Etymology

From descriptive + -ism.
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Antonyms

prescriptivism

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