corrective

[kuh-rek-tiv]

adjective

1. tending to correct or rectify; remedial.

   corrective exercises.

noun

1. a means of correcting; corrective agent.

corrective

/ kəˈrɛktɪv /

adjective

1. tending or intended to correct

noun

1. something that tends or is intended to correct

Other Word Forms

• correctively adverb
• noncorrective adjective
• noncorrectively adverb
• uncorrective adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of corrective¹

1525–35; (< Anglo-French ) < Medieval Latin corrēctīvus. See correct, -ive

Example Sentences

It also would require landfill operators to take corrective action within a few days of finding methane leaks or detecting elevated temperatures within their pollution control systems.

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One week ago I put out a note taking a corrective stance.

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“Markets normally start to show internal weakness ahead of corrective periods. This time looks no different,” he adds.

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This view can justify racially discriminatory practices, such as preferential treatment based on skin color, as a corrective.

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After that attempt, Blue Origin identified seven corrective actions that would be implemented before a second launch would be allowed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Related Words

• curative 
• disciplinary 
• punitive 
• remedial 
• therapeutic