Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Corrective.
Corrective - as a noun
A device for treating injury or disease
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
restorative14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Corrective - as an adjective satellite
Designed to promote discipline
Example: "The teacher's action was corrective rather than instructional"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disciplinal16disciplinary20Tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition
Example: "Corrective measures"
Corrective - as an adjective
Of or pertaining to correction; serving to correct.
Example: "As the currents were changing rapidly, the captain had to make many corrective course changes."
Qualifying; limiting.
Example Sentences
"She wore corrective lenses to improve her vision."
"The child received corrective therapy to help with his speech."
"The corrective measures taken by the company improved their financial stability."
"He underwent corrective surgery to fix his fractured leg."
"The professor provided corrective feedback to the students' essays."
Word Game Points
Is CORRECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, corrective is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CORRECTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is CORRECTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, corrective is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCORRECTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is CORRECTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, corrective is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCORRECTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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