1. the quality or state of being normal, standard, or conforming to an established norm or rule
Usage: often used in academic and philosophical contexts
2. in philosophy and ethics, the property of being binding or prescriptive; the capacity of a rule, principle, or value to guide or obligate behavior
Usage: technical term in philosophy, ethics, and social theory

Examples

• The normativity of gender roles has been challenged by modern society.
• Philosophers debate the normativity of moral principles across different cultures.
• The study examined how normativity shapes social behavior and expectations.
• Legal normativity requires that citizens follow established laws and regulations.
• Linguistic normativity determines which forms of speech are considered correct or acceptable.