noun
a belief in or advocacy of a particular linguistic prescription, as in grammar or usage
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Prescriptivism is a linguistic ideology that emphasizes following strict rules in language usage.
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Some people are really into prescriptivism and get upset when others don't follow grammar rules.
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Prescriptivism is like grammar police, always telling you what you should and shouldn't say.
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In the world of writing, prescriptivism can sometimes feel like a straightjacket, limiting creativity and expression.