descriptivism

dɪˈskrɪptɪvɪzəm
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Translation of descriptivism from English into German

Noun

1.

linguistics

TECH.
linguistic approach focusing on how language is actually used
TECH.
  • Descriptivism analyzes everyday speech to understand language patterns.Der Deskriptivismus analysiert die Alltagssprache, um Sprachmuster zu verstehen
2.

ethics

TECH.
theory that moral statements have a truth value
TECH.
  • Descriptivism argues that moral claims can be true or false.Der Deskriptivismus argumentiert, dass moralische Aussagen wahr oder falsch sein können.
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Examples of descriptivism in a sentence

  • In descriptivism, slang is considered a valid part of language.
  • Philosophers debate the merits of descriptivism.
  • Descriptivism challenges traditional moral theories.

Translations of "descriptivism" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derDeskriptivismusnm.

In contrast to prescriptivism, descriptivism observes language without judgment.

Im Gegensatz zum Präskriptivismus beobachtet Deskriptivismus die Sprache ohne Bewertung.

The rise of descriptivism has influenced modern dictionaries and language guidelines.

Der Aufstieg des Deskriptivismus hat moderne Wörterbücher und Sprachrichtlinien beeinflusst.

Critics argue that descriptivism can undermine the value of traditional grammar.

Kritiker argumentieren, dass Deskriptivismus den Wert traditioneller Grammatik untergraben kann.

Through descriptivism, researchers analyze speech patterns seen in everyday conversations.

Durch Deskriptivismus analysieren Forscher Sprachmuster, die in alltäglichen Gesprächen zu beobachten sind.

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Many educators prefer descriptivism to promote a more inclusive understanding of language.

Viele Pädagogen ziehen den Deskriptivismus vor, um ein inklusiveres Verständnis von Sprache zu fördern.

Debates often arise between descriptivism and prescriptivism in language studies.

Häufig entstehen Debatten zwischen Deskriptivismus und Präskriptivismus in der Sprachwissenschaft.

In linguistics, descriptivism highlights the importance of common usage over strict rules.

In der Linguistik hebt Deskriptivismus die Bedeutung der allgemeinen Sprachverwendung über strikte Regeln hervor.

The concept of descriptivism challenges traditional grammar rules often taught in schools.

Das Konzept des Deskriptivismus stellt traditionelle Grammatikregeln in Frage, die oft in Schulen gelehrt werden.

Students learned about descriptivism in their linguistics class yesterday.

Die Studenten lernten gestern im Sprachwissenschaftskurs über Deskriptivismus.

Linguists practicing descriptivism focus on documenting language as it is used.

Linguisten, die Deskriptivismus praktizieren, konzentrieren sich darauf, Sprache so zu dokumentieren, wie sie verwendet wird.

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