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Word: Corrective
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 16th century: from French correctif, -ive or late Latin correctivus, from Latin correct- ‘brought into order’ from the verb corrigere (see correct)
kəˈrɛktɪv
designed to correct or counteract something harmful or undesirable
Short Definition:designed to correct or counteract something harmful or undesirable
Examples:- management were informed so that corrective action could be taken
Word: Corrective
Speech Type: Noun
kəˈrɛktɪv
a thing intended to correct or counteract something else
Short Definition:thing intended to correct or counteract something else
Examples:- the move might be a corrective to some inefficient practices within hospitals
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