Synonyms for

Corrective

Verb / kɜ:ˈektɪv / Another word for corrective — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

intended to put right something that is wrong; designed to correct or counteract something harmful

Synonyms & similar words

restorative disciplinary disciplinal remedial restorative reparatory ameliorative rectifying reforming ameliorating counteractive therapeutic healing curative salutary beneficial positive helpful constructive advantageous profitable useful effective

Synonyms by register

Formal

remedial amendatory rectifying restorative

Informal

fixing adjusting mending straightening out

Literary

salutary reparative

Antonyms

incorrect wrong faulty flawed inaccurate improper mistaken

Common collocations

  • corrective action
  • corrective measures
  • corrective surgery
  • corrective lens
  • corrective feedback
  • corrective exercise
  • corrective maintenance

Word family

noun correction
verb correct
adjective corrective
adverb correctly

Usage note

Often used in contexts of fixing errors or improving something that is not functioning properly. 'Corrective' implies an action taken to make something right.

Example sentences

  1. The dentist suggested corrective braces to fix my crooked teeth.
  2. The corrective glasses improved her vision significantly.
  3. The CEO implemented corrective measures to improve the company's financial performance.
  4. The government introduced corrective policies to address climate change.
  5. The coach provided corrective feedback to help the athlete improve his performance.

Quotes

  • Education is the corrective force to politics. - Bayard Rustin
  • Hope is a corrective to experiences of injustice. - Cornel West
  • Love is the great corrective. - David Lloyd George

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