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CORRECTIVE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A device for treating injury or disease
Synonyms:
corrective; restorative
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("corrective" is a kind of...):
device (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "corrective"):
pack (a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect)
face pack; pack (a cream that cleanses and tones the skin)
pick-me-up; pickup (anything with restorative powers)
prosthesis; prosthetic device (corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition
Example:
corrective lenses
Classified under:
Similar:
bettering (changing for the better)
Derivation:
correct (treat a defect)
correct (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard)
correct (adjust for)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Designed to promote discipline
Example:
the mother was stern and disciplinary
Synonyms:
corrective; disciplinal; disciplinary
Classified under:
Similar:
nonindulgent; strict (characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint)
Derivation:
correct (censure severely)
correct (punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience)
