The difference between Normative grammar and Prescriptivism
When used as nouns, normative grammar means a grammar that attempts to lay down rules and principles for speaking and writing a language, whereas prescriptivism means the practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.
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Normative grammar as a noun (linguistics):
A grammar that attempts to lay down rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.
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Prescriptivism as a noun (linguistics):
The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.