Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or expressing a principle of rightness or wrongness; expressing a moral judgment.

“The judge’s decision was based on the normative standards of the community.”

2. noun

a statement or principle that expresses a moral judgment or a standard of what is considered right or acceptable.

“The policy’s normative assumptions about human behavior were widely criticized.”

3. adjective

relating to or concerned with norms or standards, especially in sociology or anthropology.

“The study of normative behavior among different cultures is a complex field of research.”