Prescriptive(adjective)
Giving rules, directions, or instructions about how something should be done.
Hindi meaning:निर्देशात्मक/आदेशात्मक
Synonyms: Directive, Authoritative, Dogmatic, Instructional
Antonyms: Descriptive, Flexible, Optional, Suggestive
Example: The guide is too prescriptive and leaves little room for creativity.
Trick to remember: Prescriptive = prescription jaisa; jaise doctor ka prescription tumhe exact batata hai kya karna hai, waise hi prescriptive rules exact instructions dete hain.
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