C2
descriptive vs prescriptive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| descriptiveadjective/dɪˈskrɪp.tɪv/ | Meaning giving details that show what someone or something is like, without judging or explaining | Goes with descriptive writing | Example Her descriptive writing made the old village feel alive to every reader. |
| prescriptiveadjective/prɪˈskrɪp.tɪv/ | Meaning telling people exactly what they must do, rather than leaving them freedom to choose | Goes with overly prescriptive | Example Staff felt the new rules on remote work were far too prescriptive. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The guide gives advice but is not about how to run each meeting.