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- pronunciation:
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rek
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
having correction as its intended purpose or effect; remedial or rectifying.
His eyes need corrective surgery.The prison was intended to be a corrective institution. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something that corrects or remedies.
- similar words:
- antidote, remedy
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| related words: |
antidote, cure |
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| derivation: |
correctively (adv.) |
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