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Meaning of counternormative | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2

Definitions

Contrary to what is normative; opposing or overthrowing norms.

Examples

“People may experience two opposing motivations after receiving unexpected or counternormative favors: an obligation to reciprocate and psychological reactance.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

counteroffensive counterofficial counteroppositional counterorthodox counterpaned counterparadoxical