corrective

CEFRB2

/kəˈɹɛktɪv/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Intended to fix a problem or improve wrong behavior.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Qualifying; limiting.

Examples

  • Almost all patients require corrective eyewear after cataract surgery.

  • We must apply corrective measures.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /kəˈɹektɪv/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Something that corrects or counteracts something.

  2. Of or pertaining to correction; serving to correct.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Limitation; restriction.

More examples

In context

  • As the currents were changing rapidly, the captain had to make many corrective course changes.

  • Since the accident I've had to wear a corrective brace.

  • I need corrective lenses.

Quick test

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from French correctif, equivalent to correct + -ive.