Definition

In a way that aims to fix or improve something that is wrong or incorrect.

Example

The teacher provided feedback correctively to help the students improve their work.

Conversation

I think we need to address that mistake in the report.

Yeah, we should handle it correctively to avoid confusion.

Good idea! I don’t want anyone to misunderstand our findings.

Exactly, let's fix it before we send it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Correctively → It is formed from "correct" (from Latin "correctus", meaning to set right or make right) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "correctively" means in a manner that aims to set something right or improve it.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'correct' which means to set something right, and remember that 'correctively' describes doing something in a way that aims to improve or fix.

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