Normative

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

Definitions of normative

adjective relating to or establishing a norm, especially of behavior or conduct

Example Sentences

A1 Following normative behavior is important in society.

A2 The school has a set of normative rules that students must follow.

B1 The company has established normative guidelines for employee conduct.

B2 The organization adheres to normative standards in their decision-making process.

C1 The professor's research is focused on analyzing normative frameworks in political theory.

C2 The philosopher's work delves deep into the complexities of normative ethics.

Examples of normative in a Sentence

formal The company's normative policies dictate how employees should behave in the workplace.

informal It's just the normative thing to do around here.

slang Everyone just follows the normative rules without question.

figurative In this society, the normative path to success is often predetermined.

Grammatical Forms of normative

• plural: normatives
• comparative: more normative
• superlative: most normative
• present tense: normative
• future tense: will be normative
• perfect tense: has been normative
• continuous tense: is being normative
• singular: normative
• positive degree: normative
• infinitive: to normative
• gerund: normativing
• participle: normatived

Origin and Evolution of normative

First Known Use: 1835 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'normative' originates from the Latin word 'norma' meaning 'carpenter's square' or 'rule'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of rules or standards, the word 'normative' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to establishing norms or standards in various fields such as ethics, sociology, and psychology.