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prescriptive

/pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

Meanings
adjective
Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

Examples :

"The school's dress code is very prescriptive; it dictates exactly what clothing students can wear. "
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enjoining verb

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/ /ɛnˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/

To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.

"The teacher, enjoining silence, began the exam. "

Illustration dictates

dictates noun

/ˈdɪkteɪts/ /dɪkˈteɪts/

An order or command.

"I must obey the dictates of my conscience."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration behavior

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration pertaining

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration prescribing

prescribing verb

/prɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration standard

standard noun

/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

Illustration action

action noun

/ˈæk.ʃən/

Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

"The student's action of studying diligently improved her grades. "

Illustration clothing

clothing verb

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

Illustration exactly

exactly adverb

/ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/

(manner) without approximation; precisely.

"He divided the coins exactly in half."