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

Jesse Pound 48 Min Ago Market could see ‘corrective price action’ into year-end, Fairlead Strategies’ Katie Stockton says A volatile near-term market could benefit some major consumer staples names, Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton told CNBC on Tuesday. —Jesse Pound,samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024

The system constantly tracks data, makes forecasts, and then takes corrective action (such as lowering the indoor temperature). —Jeff Wilser, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024

However, there are various ways to correct visual difficulties, including with corrective lenses and surgery. —Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024

Advanced monitoring systems can alert users to these anomalies in real time, enabling immediate corrective action. —Markus Lutz, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

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