corrective
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- correctively adverb
- noncorrective adjective
- noncorrectively adverb
- uncorrective adjective
Etymology
Origin of corrective
1525–35; (< Anglo-French ) < Medieval Latin corrēctīvus. See correct, -ive
Example Sentences
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The touring landscape for theatre, music, dance and opera is "in crisis" in England and much of the sector needs "urgent corrective action if it is to survive", a major report has concluded.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Many corrective phases unfold gradually, over time rather than immediately in price.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
District officials previously said that they needed more time beyond the March 1 deadline to implement corrective changes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk said it is working quickly to respond to the FDA’s request, adding that it has been regularly communicating with the agency about its corrective and preventative action plan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
An optometer is an instrument for measuring refractive errors in eyes— in order that corrective lenses may be prescribed.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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