HyperDic: prescriptivism

English > 2 senses of the word prescriptivism:
NOUNcognitionprescriptivism(ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements prescribe appropriate attitudes and behavior
cognitionprescriptivism(linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting prescriptive linguistics
English > prescriptivism: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaning(ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements prescribe appropriate attitudes and behavior.
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 > prescriptivism: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning(linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting prescriptive 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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