Definition of prescriptive

prescriptiveadjective

có tính quy định

/prɪˈskrɪptɪv//prɪˈskrɪptɪv/

The word "prescriptive" has its roots in the Latin words "praescriptus," meaning "written beforehand," and "scriptus," meaning "written." In the 14th century, the term "prescriptive" was borrowed from Old French, where it was used to describe something that was written in advance. Initially, the word referred to a written order or decree, especially one issued by a governing authority. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to encompass descriptions of something that is explicitly stated or ordained in advance, often with the connotation of authority or enforced regulation. Today, "prescriptive" is commonly used in fields such as linguistics, medicine, and law to describe guidelines, rules, or standards that are explicitly stated or recommended.

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telling people what should be done

nói với mọi người những gì cần phải làm

Example:
  • prescriptive methods of teaching

    phương pháp giảng dạy theo quy định

telling people how a language should be used, rather than describing how it is used

nói với mọi người cách sử dụng ngôn ngữ, thay vì mô tả cách sử dụng ngôn ngữ

Example:
  • a prescriptive grammar of English

    ngữ pháp quy phạm của tiếng Anh

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made legal or acceptable because they have existed for a long time

được hợp pháp hóa hoặc chấp nhận được vì chúng đã tồn tại trong một thời gian dài

Example:
  • prescriptive powers

    quyền hạn quy định

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