CORRECTIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CORRECTIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “corrective”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “corrective” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Corrective” are: disciplinal, disciplinary, remedial, therapeutic, restorative, curative, rehabilitative, ameliorative, correctional, punitive, penal, reformatory, remedy, medicine, medication, medicament, antidote, antiserum

Corrective as a Noun

Definitions of "Corrective" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “corrective” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A thing intended to correct or counteract something else.
• A device for treating injury or disease.

Synonyms of "Corrective" as a noun (8 Words)

antidote	Something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation. Laughter is a good antidote to stress.
antiserum	Blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease.
curative	A curative medicine or agent.
medicament	A substance used for medical treatment.
medication	Something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease. Certain medications can cause dizziness.
medicine	Medicine something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease. He made distinguished contributions to pathology and medicine.
remedy	A medicine or treatment for a disease or injury. Compensation is available as a remedy against governmental institutions.
restorative	A device for treating injury or disease. Herbal restoratives.

Usage Examples of "Corrective" as a noun

• The move might be a corrective to some inefficient practices within hospitals.

Corrective as an Adjective

Definitions of "Corrective" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “corrective” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition.
• Designed to promote discipline.
• Designed to correct or counteract something harmful or undesirable.

Synonyms of "Corrective" as an adjective (12 Words)

ameliorative	Tending to ameliorate.
correctional	Relating to the punishment of criminals in a way intended to rectify their behaviour. A correctional institution.
curative	Able to cure disease. The curative properties of herbs.
disciplinal	Designed to promote discipline. Disciplinal measures.
disciplinary	Designed to promote discipline. A soldier will face disciplinary action after going absent without leave.
penal	(of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law. The campaign for penal reform.
punitive	Inflicting or intended as punishment. A current punitive interest rate of 31 3 per cent.
reformatory	Tending to reform. Reformatory punishment.
rehabilitative	Helping to restore to good condition. Rehabilitative exercises.
remedial	Tending or intended to rectify or improve. A remedial reading course.
restorative	Relating to the restoration of form or function to a damaged tooth or other part of the body. The restorative power of long walks.
therapeutic	Relating to or involved in therapy. A therapeutic shampoo.

Usage Examples of "Corrective" as an adjective

• Corrective lenses.
• Corrective measures.
• Management were informed so that corrective action could be taken.
• The teacher's action was corrective rather than instructional.

Associations of "Corrective" (30 Words)

accordance	Conformity or agreement. There is good accordance between the values.
adaption	The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions.
adjustment	The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment. For many couples there may need to be a period of adjustment.
applicable	Relevant or appropriate. Gave applicable examples to support her argument.
apposite	Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence. The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images.
appropriate	Suitable or proper in the circumstances. This isn t the appropriate time or place.
apropos	Very appropriate to a particular situation. The song feels apropos to a midnight jaunt.
befitting	Appropriate to the occasion. Behavior befitting a father.
blandness	Lacking any distinctive or interesting taste property. The overall blandness of his performance.
correct	Make right or correct. Motorists can have their headlights tested and corrected at a reduced price on Saturday.
disciplinary	Relating to a specific field of academic study. A soldier will face disciplinary action after going absent without leave.
dispossess	Deprive (someone) of land, property, or other possessions. He dispossessed Hendrie and set off on a solo run.
ethical	Adhering to ethical and moral principles. It seems ethical and right.
exact	Demand and obtain (something) from someone. An exact replica two feet tall was constructed.
felicitous	Exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style. A felicitous life.
fit	The manner in which something fits. He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut out.
fitting	The action of fitting something. The fitting of new engines by the shipyard.
fix	Make fixed stable or stationary. There are no facts which fix the defendant with liability.
germane	Relevant and appropriate. That is not germane to our theme.
moralist	Someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms.
opportune	Done or occurring at a favourable time; well timed. The opportune use of humour to lower tension.
pertinence	Relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand.
pertinent	Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite. She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions.
redress	A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury. The power to redress the grievances of our citizens.
relevant	Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. The scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research.
restorative	Tending to impart new life and vigor to. Herbal restoratives.
right	Socially right or correct. I m right out of ideas.
rightness	Conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety. They argue for the moral rightness of overthrowing the leader by force.
rigor	The quality of being valid and rigorous. The rigors of boot camp.
strict	Characterized by strictness severity or restraint. A strict vegetarian.