Definition of "prescriptivism"
prescriptivism
/pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩/
noun
countable and uncountable, plural prescriptivisms
(linguistics) The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.
countable and uncountable, plural prescriptivisms
(linguistics) The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.