What does prescriptive mean?
Describing a rule or principle that is intended to be followed; giving instructions or advice on how to do something. A prescriptive approach to language or grammar emphasizes the importance of following established rules and conventions.
Example
"The prescriptive grammarian insisted that the verb tense should be consistent throughout the essay."
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