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

Derived Forms

• corˈrectively, adverb

Other Words From

• cor·rective·ly adverb
• noncor·rective adjective noun
• noncor·rective·ly adverb
• uncor·rective adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of corrective¹

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

Example Sentences

The company is offering free corrective eye surgery for NFL officials as well as for anyone who is in such a capacity for a number of other U.S. sports leagues.

From Los Angeles Times

“Deadlifting takes pressure off the lower back — you’re learning to bend down properly — and it can be corrective to a lot of the everyday pains that people experience,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

He lamented the lack of a corrective live scroll in that situation too, but his ire wasn't limited to that.

From Salon

“An investigation is designed to further enhance public safety, determine the root cause of the event, and identify corrective actions to avoid it from happening again,” the agency said in a statement, according to NPR.

From Salon

Ms Price had previously said she was "not running from matters", but was "away working for a documentary on corrective surgeries" during last week's court hearing.

From BBC

Related Words

• curative
• disciplinary
• punitive
• remedial
• therapeutic