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corrective
adjective
cor·rec·tive
kə-ˈrek-tiv
: intended to correct
corrective lenses
corrective punishment
corrective
noun
correctively
adverb
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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
Biden failed to respond with any corrective truths or positive portrayals of immigrant families.
—Julia Preston, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
This accelerates the identification of threats and the application of the necessary corrective actions to mitigate them.
—John Pritchard, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The Darling facility also agreed to a consent decree requiring corrective actions.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
The Bancorp is subject to a Consent Order with the FDIC and Indiana Department of Financial Institutions related to Bank Secrecy Act compliance, requiring various corrective actions.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1531, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing corrective
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“Corrective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrective. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
corrective
adjective
cor·rec·tive
kə-ˈrek-tiv
: 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
: 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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