noun
prescriptive grammar
Linguistics term for a grammar that prescribes rules for correct usage, often contrasted with 記述文法 (descriptive grammar).
Antonyms: 記述文法
規範文法は「正しい日本語」のルールを定める。
Prescriptive grammar establishes rules for 'correct Japanese'.
学校で教えられる文法は規範文法に近い。
The grammar taught in schools is close to prescriptive grammar.