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The definition of normative is relating to a standard or that which is normal.

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An example of something normative is a rule that follows regular procedures; a normative rule.

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See normative in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or establishing a norm, or standard
having to do with usage norms: normative grammar

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normatively adverb

See normative in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or prescribing a norm or standard: normative grammar.

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norˈma·tive·ly adverb

norˈma·tive·ness noun

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