corrective

adjective

cor·​rec·​tive kə-ˈrek-tiv How to pronounce corrective (audio)
: intended to correct
corrective lenses
corrective punishment
corrective noun
correctively adverb

Examples of corrective in a Sentence

She had corrective surgery on her knee this past summer. People with bad eyesight usually need to wear corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Recent Examples on the Web Federal officials have not yet requested a corrective action plan. Megan Stringer, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024 The reports said plant management was notified and directed to take corrective action. Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024 Error handling can be implemented within the error callback to display messages or take corrective actions. Nick Damoulakis, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 The email also said a corrective action plan would be issued related to deficiencies identified in the audit. Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for corrective 

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Word History

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of corrective was in 1531

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“Corrective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrective. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

corrective

adjective
cor·​rec·​tive kə-ˈrek-tiv How to pronounce corrective (audio)
: serving to correct : having the power of making right, normal, or regular
corrective lenses
corrective action
corrective noun

Medical Definition

corrective

1 of 2 adjective
cor·​rec·​tive kə-ˈrek-tiv How to pronounce corrective (audio)
: intended to correct
corrective lenses
corrective surgery
correctively adverb

corrective

2 of 2 noun
: a medication that removes undesirable or unpleasant side effects of other medication
phenobarbital acts as a corrective in overcoming the insomnia produced by ephedrine

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