noun
- the quality or state of establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm
Usage: formal; academic
Examples
- The normativeness of grammar rules helps maintain consistency in written communication.
- Philosophers debate the normativeness of ethical principles across different cultures.
- The study examined the normativeness of social expectations in various communities.
- Legal scholars discussed the normativeness of constitutional interpretation.
- The normativeness of scientific methodology ensures reliable research outcomes.
- Critics questioned the normativeness of traditional educational standards.