Explanation
An explicit or implicit expectation about what counts as correct, usual, or appropriate in language. It exposes the standards by which forms are judged and deviations produced.
Example
In this register the form of address is considered inappropriate.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Norm” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It exposes the standards by which forms are judged and deviations produced.
Resonance
In the atlas, Norm forms a node joined by 4 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 238
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Norm“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-238-019. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-238-019The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.