normative
adjective
UK/ˈnɔː.mə.tɪv/
US/ˈnɔːr.mə.t̬ɪv/
Definitions of normative adjective
Establishing or relating to a standard or norm, particularly regarding behavior; prescribing how things should be.
The committee is working to establish new normative guidelines.
Social norms often change over time.
The study aims to understand how normative behavior is constructed in different cultures.