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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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
“They think, ‘I’m the only schmuck that feels this bad,’ and never get the corrective feedback that depression is like the common cold of mental illness.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
On the upside, Gule said investors should watch the $72,000 to $75,000 range, as a breakout above this level could indicate that a corrective rally is underway.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
The old ones are probably pinching her toes and she’ll leam to walk pigeon-toed, and then we’ll have to get her some corrective braces, on and on and on.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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