corrective
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of corrective
1525–35; (< Anglo-French ) < Medieval Latin corrēctīvus. See correct, -ive
Example Sentences
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"The President was never in danger. We are continuing to review the incident and will implement any appropriate corrective actions based on our findings," it added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
As the court’s majority acknowledged in Obergefell, its eventual, corrective ruling in favor of the freedom to marry came only after extensive “democratic discourse”:
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
Inspectors are monitoring corrective actions and conducting regular inspections for compliance, according to the public health department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
“That raises the possibility of a corrective rebound,” Razaqzada says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Despite my grandmother’s corrective lenses, the world remained out of focus.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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