Associations to the word «Descriptivism»

Wiktionary

DESCRIPTIVISM, noun. (linguistics) describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.

Dictionary definition

DESCRIPTIVISM, noun. (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value.
DESCRIPTIVISM, noun. (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting descriptive linguistics.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha