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Normative is just the adjective form of "related to norm" - can still be perfectly descriptive in use. The difference you allude do is more about the practical enforcement of a norm (or lack thereof), than the kind of the part of speech use to refer to it.

I 100% understand and empathize, doesn't mean I agree.





> Normative is just the adjective form of "related to norm"

You might want to recheck the definition of normative. Yours is a non-standard usage and you will be misunderstood if you continue to use it that way.

Norm is is, Normative is ought.

> Normative: pertaining to giving directives or rules

> Synonyms: prescriptive

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No. Both definitions are correct. Don't tell people to recheck without first doing so yourself.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normative

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Literally false.

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It is fine if you disagree with Marriam Webster, but maybe chill a bit with your attitude.

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You don't get to decide.

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>You might want to recheck the definition of normative

Funny you should say that. Merriam-Webster:

1: of, relating to, or determining norms or standards 2: conforming to or based on norms 3: prescribing (see prescribe sense 1) norms

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