corrective

Meanings

• Noun, Verb

  The action of making something right or correct.

  - "He took corrective action to fix the mistake."
  - "The doctor prescribed corrective glasses for her nearsightedness."

• Noun

  A device or mechanism for correcting errors or adjusting a system.

  - "The aircraft's autopilot is the corrective system that keeps it on course."
  - "The teacher used a red pen as a corrective device to mark errors in the students' essays."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with corrective
corrected , protected , reflected , connected , dejected

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Variants

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corrective , correctively , correctives , self-corrective

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'correctus,' meaning 'brought into a right, order, or condition.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'corrective' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In the field of psychology, 'corrective experiences' refer to experiences that help individuals develop more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving.

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Related Concepts

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1. Feedback: Feedback is a related concept to 'corrective' as it provides information about how well a system or process is performing and what adjustments need to be made.

2. Error correction: Error correction is the process of identifying and correcting mistakes or errors in data, communication, or systems. 'Corrective' can be used to describe the actions taken to correct these errors.

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Culture

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In literature, 'corrective' has been used to refer to a literary work that challenges or corrects previous ideas or misconceptions. In art, it can refer to a technique used to make adjustments or corrections to a work in progress.

How to Memorize "corrective"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'corrective' with ideas of making things right, fixing mistakes, and adjusting systems.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Corrections Keep Everything Right' to help remember the meaning of 'corrective'.

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