corrective

adjective

cor·​rec·​tive kə-ˈrek-tiv 

: intended to correct

corrective lenses

corrective punishment

corrective noun

correctively adverb

Synonyms

• amendatory
• rectifying
• remedial
• remedying
• reformative
• reformatory

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

As a leader, ensuring accountability means fostering a culture where ethical standards are clear, violations are taken seriously and corrective actions are consistent and transparent. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Monday’s moves also follow a losing week for many key tech and quantum computing names, with Truist’s Keith Lerner noting that leaders eventually fall in a corrective phase. —Samantha Subin, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025

As referenced in the post, the company actually does offer free corrective treatment to professional sports officials, presumably a cheeky marketing gimmick. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025

Following the stunt injury, Wittek appeared on a Patreon livestream in February 2022 and claimed that Dobrik had not checked in on him following his most recent corrective eye surgery. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing corrective

• self-corrective

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