prescriptively

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or based on rules or prescriptions, especially in the use of language or the practice of medicine.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prescriptively
scribably , scribably , libelably , advisably , tabulably , miscellany

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Variants

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prescriptive , prescriptively

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'prescriber' - to order or decree. The suffix -ally adds the meaning of 'in the manner of'.

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Trivia

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1. Prescriptivism is a common topic in debates about language use and evolution.

2. The term 'prescriptivism' was first used in the 18th century.

3. Prescriptivism can be seen as a way to maintain social order through language use.

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Related Concepts

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1. Descriptivism: The opposite of prescriptivism in linguistics, focusing on the actual use of language rather than adhering to rules.

2. Prescription: A written order from a doctor or other healthcare professional for medication or treatment.

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Culture

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Prescriptively has been used in various contexts, including linguistics, medicine, and education. In linguistics, prescriptivism refers to the belief that language should adhere to certain rules or norms. In medicine, prescriptive refers to a doctor's written order for medication. In education, prescriptive teaching refers to a teaching approach that emphasizes following a strict set of rules or procedures.

How to Memorize "prescriptively"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a doctor writing a prescription for medication or a linguist advocating for the use of certain language rules.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of rules or orders.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Prescriptively Rules Language' or 'Practical Rules for Language'.

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