Meaning of 'corrective'

Find the meaning of the word ‘corrective’

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Meaning of ‘corrective’

3 definitions found.

corrective

adjective

tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition

Example: "corrective measures"

adjective

designed to promote discipline

Example: "the teacher's action was corrective rather than instructional"

Synonyms: disciplinary disciplinal

noun

a device for treating injury or disease

Synonyms: restorative

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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