corrective
3 synonyms for corrective, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Meant to fix a problem or put something right.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
restorative
disciplinal
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Meant to fix a problem or put something right.
“The doctor recommended corrective lenses for her eyesight.”
2. noun
Something that fixes or counteracts a problem.
“The new policy was a corrective for years of neglect.”
How to use corrective
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
corrective action
corrective surgery
corrective lenses
Etymology
Borrowed from French correctif, built from "correct" plus the suffix "-ive".
Full origin of corrective →Frequently asked questions
What does “corrective” mean?
The word “corrective” means meant to fix a problem or put something right. In plain terms, something designed to fix or offset a fault.
How do you pronounce “corrective”?
“Corrective” is pronounced kuh-REHK-tihv (/kəˈɹɛktɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “corrective” in a sentence?
Here is “corrective” used in a sentence: “The doctor recommended corrective lenses for her eyesight.”
What part of speech is “corrective”?
Depending on how it is used, “corrective” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “corrective” come from?
The word “corrective” comes from French. Borrowed from French correctif, built from "correct" plus the suffix "-ive".
Is “corrective” a common word?
“Corrective” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “corrective” have?
“Corrective” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: meant to fix a problem or put something right.
