corrective
adjective
tending to correct or rectify; remedial.
correctively
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a word derived from
corrective.
Example Sentences
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As a carbon-farming tool, compost bears some notable advantages — namely, it works both preventively and correctively.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2018
“Our wishes,” he said, correctively, and she dropped her 324 eyes and bent her head in assent.
From The Bondwoman by Marah Ellis Ryan
"You, sir, at that age were already a father," said Max correctively.
From King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties by Laurence Housman
“You mean, we’ll take them now,” said Will, correctively.
From Will of the Mill by George Manville Fenn
“Master Carrbroke—” “Ned,” said the young man correctively.
From The King's Esquires The Jewel of France by George Manville Fenn
