corrective

/kəˈrɛktɪv/
adjective
  1. Intended to fix a problem, mistake, or undesirable situation.
    • Wearing glasses is a simple corrective measure for nearsightedness.
    • The teacher gave corrective feedback on the student's essay.
    • The company took corrective action after the product recall.
Antonyms
noun
  1. Something that is intended to fix a problem or improve a situation.
    • Exercise can be a good corrective for a sedentary lifestyle.
    • The new law was a corrective to the previous unfair policy.
    • The medication acts as a corrective for the chemical imbalance.
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