Pronunciation: /prɪˈskrɪptɪv/
noun a rule or principle that should be followed
A1 I don't like prescriptives telling me what to do.
A2 The prescriptive for this medication is to take it with food.
B1 The prescriptive nature of the rules made it difficult for me to be creative.
B2 The prescriptive approach to teaching grammar can be limiting for students.
C1 The prescriptive guidelines for writing academic papers were very detailed.
C2 She was known for her prescriptive leadership style, always giving clear instructions to her team.
adjective giving or involving an instruction or command
A1 The teacher gave prescriptive instructions on how to solve the math problem.
A2 The manual provides prescriptive guidelines for assembling the furniture.
B1 The company has a prescriptive dress code that all employees must follow.
B2 The doctor prescribed a prescriptive medication to treat the patient's illness.
C1 The government implemented prescriptive measures to regulate the financial industry.
C2 The professor's prescriptive approach to teaching philosophy challenged students to think critically.
formal The prescriptive guidelines outlined in the manual must be strictly followed.
informal You should stick to the prescriptive rules if you want to avoid any issues.
slang Just do what the boss says, it's all prescriptive anyway.
figurative Her approach to cooking is more prescriptive than creative, following recipes to the letter.
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