PRESCRIPTIVE LINGUISTICS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase prescriptive linguistics. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase prescriptive linguistics. (close relations)

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	authoritarian				adjectiveadj
	noun • a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner adjective satellite • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty • expecting unquestioning obedience
	conventional				adjectiveadj
	adjective • following accepted customs and proprieties • (weapons) using energy for propulsion or destruction that is not nuclear energy • unimaginative and conformist adjective satellite • conforming with accepted standards • represented in simplified or symbolic form • in accord with or being a tradition or practice accepted from the past • rigidly formal or bound by convention
	dogmatic				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative • relating to or involving dogma adjective satellite • characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
	normative				adjectiveadj
	adjective • relating to or dealing with norms • pertaining to giving directives or rules
	regulatory				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • restricting according to rules or principles
	traditional				adjectiveadj
	adjective • consisting of or derived from tradition adjective satellite • pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines

Best Hypernyms For PRESCRIPTIVE LINGUISTICS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for prescriptive linguistics, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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