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descriptivism

The correct spelling is descriptivism.

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noun

Say it like: Des-cri-pti-vis-m

The correct spelling is descriptivism. The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.

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noun

  1. 1.The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.

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