1. A linguistic or grammatical form that is considered correct, standard, or prescriptively acceptable according to formal rules and conventions
In Portuguese grammar, 'eu sou' is the normative form rather than 'eu sô'
Na gramática portuguesa, 'eu sou' é a forma normativa ao invés de 'eu sô'
2. A standard or model form that serves as a reference or guideline for proper usage
The dictionary lists the normative form of the word
O dicionário lista a forma normativa da palavra
3. In linguistics and prescriptive grammar, the accepted standard form according to established language rules
Teachers emphasize the normative form in formal writing
Os professores enfatizam a forma normativa na escrita formal