prescriptiveness

[US]/prɪˈskrɪptɪvnəs/
[UK]/prɪˈskrɪptɪvnəs/

Translation

n.the quality of being prescriptive; the tendency to lay down rules or norms (especially in language use); strict, detailed regulation; over-regulation by overly fine rules

Phrases & Collocations

linguistic prescriptiveness

strict prescriptiveness

cultural prescriptiveness

academic prescriptiveness

high prescriptiveness

low prescriptiveness

increasing prescriptiveness

decreasing prescriptiveness

measuring prescriptiveness

challenging prescriptiveness

Example Sentences

the prescriptiveness of the style guide keeps our reports consistent across teams.

many editors criticize the prescriptiveness of corporate memos for flattening the writer’s voice.

the prescriptiveness of the curriculum leaves little room for student choice.

her prescriptiveness about punctuation sometimes slows down the drafting process.

we need to reduce the prescriptiveness of the policy to encourage innovation.

his prescriptiveness on formal wording clashes with the team’s plain language approach.

the prescriptiveness of the rules creates confusion when exceptions are common.

some learners appreciate the prescriptiveness of grammar drills at the beginner level.

the prescriptiveness of the contract language protects the client but complicates negotiations.

increasing the prescriptiveness of the checklist improved safety compliance on site.

they questioned the prescriptiveness of the procedure after it failed in real conditions.

the prescriptiveness of the instructions helps new hires get up to speed quickly.

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