prescriptively

prɪˈskrɪptɪvli
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Translation of prescriptively from English into Dutch

Adverb

1.

rules

Rare
in a manner that follows rules or norms
Rare
  • The teacher graded the essays prescriptively.De leraar beoordeelde de essays voorschriftelijk.
2.

dictating norms

Rare
in a way that dictates or mandates certain rules or norms
Rare
  • She spoke prescriptively about the rules of grammar.Zij sprak voorschrijvend over de grammaticaregels.
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Synonyms and analogies of prescriptively in English

Examples of prescriptively in a sentence

  • He prescriptively followed the guidelines for the project.
  • He wrote prescriptively about legal procedures.
  • The guidelines were laid out prescriptively.
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