adj. 1. relating to or dealing with norms; as, normative discipline; normative samples. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. (Grammar) giving directives or rules; prescriptive. Opposed to descriptive. Syn. -- prescriptive. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
3. based on or prescribing a norm or standard; as, normative grammar. [ WordNet 1.5 ]