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DESCRIPTIVISM

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Descriptivism.

Descriptivism - as a noun

(ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value

(linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting descriptive linguistics

Example Sentences

"According to descriptivism, language evolves naturally over time."
"Some linguists argue that descriptivism is a more accurate approach to studying language."
"The dictionary's descriptivism approach includes including commonly used slang terms."
"Linguists often use corpora to gather data for descriptivism research."
"The descriptivism approach considers both formal and informal language use."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCRIPTIVISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, descriptivism is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

DESCRIPTIVISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is DESCRIPTIVISM a valid Words With Friends word?
No, descriptivism is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
DESCRIPTIVISM is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is DESCRIPTIVISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, descriptivism is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCRIPTIVISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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