HyperDic: descriptivism

English > 2 senses of the word descriptivism:
NOUNcognitiondescriptivism(ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value
cognitiondescriptivism(linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting descriptive linguistics
English > descriptivism: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaning(ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value.
Categoryethics, moral philosophyThe philosophical study of moral values and rules
Broaderdoctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ismA belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
English > descriptivism: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning(linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting descriptive linguistics.
CategorylinguisticsThe scientific study of language
Broaderdoctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ismA belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

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