Associations to the word «Descriptivism»
Verb
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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?