corrective
pronunciation
How to pronounce corrective in British English:
UK [kəˈrektɪv]
How to pronounce corrective in American English:
US [kəˈrɛktɪv]
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- Noun:
- a device for treating injury or disease
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- Adjective:
- designed to promote discipline
- tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition
Word Origin
- corrective
- 16c., adjective and noun, from French correctif, from Latin correct-, past participle stem of corrigere (see correct (v.).
Synonym
Example
- 1. They were an odd couple , he and the mayor ; corrective measures were needed .
- 2. But x-ray imaging has its own problems , with x-rays difficult to focus or manipulate even with corrective lenses .
- 3. In later years , the youngster ignored medical advice to quit the game despite having a badly distorted leg from corrective surgery .
- 4. Mr sarkozy 's proposals overlook the fact that it has been the ecb 's independence that has enabled it to serve as a corrective to governmental policies and powers .
- 5. Corrective laser surgery , while popular , results for many in improved vision but a continuing need for prescription glasses .