preskriptivna
Preskriptivna is an adjective used in several South Slavic languages to denote prescriptive norms in language use. In linguistic terminology, preskriptivna describes approaches, rules, or attitudes that prescribe how a language should be used, rather than how it is used in practice. The term is the feminine form; masculine and neuter counterparts are preskriptivan and preskriptivno, respectively.
In practice, preskriptivna norms aim to establish standard forms for grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and usage. They
This approach stands in contrast to descriptive (deskriptivna) linguistics, which records and analyzes language as it
Historically, preskriptivna norms have played a central role in Standard Language development, orthography reforms, and national