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

Currently, of course, the corrective price action has been felt by some areas, but not all. —Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024

These details similarly require mention as a corrective to the notion that government debt drives inflation, as in currency devaluation. —John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

People needing corrective lenses will be able to get prescription inserts that stick to the headset's pancake lenses. —Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024

Today, however, pilates is being discovered by a new generation of men, often through social media, and being adopted in a variety of ways: as a standalone fitness regimen, a corrective technique, or a practice that supports other activities. —Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 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