normativity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of conforming to a standard, rule, or norm.

  - "The normativity of society dictates that we wear clothes in public."
  - "The academic standards for graduation are a matter of normativity."

• noun

  The state or condition of being normal or standard.

  - "The normativity of a well-functioning organism."
  - "The normativity of a healthy ecosystem."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with normativity
conformity , reality , normanity

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Variants

List of all variants of normativity that leads to same result
normative , normatively , normativeness , normativenesses , normativities , normativity

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Etymology

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From the Latin norma (rule) + -ity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'normativity' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. In some philosophical circles, the term 'normative ethics' is used to describe a branch of ethics that deals with moral rules and standards.

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Related Concepts

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1. social norms: Unwritten rules that govern behavior in a society.

2. moral norms: Standards of conduct considered to be morally right or wrong.

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Culture

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Normativity is a significant concept in various fields, including sociology, philosophy, and psychology. It is often discussed in relation to social norms and the role they play in shaping behavior and attitudes. In literature, normativity is explored through themes of conformity and non-conformity.

How to Memorize "normativity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a set of rules or guidelines that everyone follows.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of conforming to a standard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym NORM (Norms, Rules, Order, Morality) to remember the meaning.

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