Correctives

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /kəˈɹɛktɪvz/

Definitions

1. Measures or actions taken to rectify errors or improve a situation
2. items or methods employed to address deficiencies or wrongs
3. interventions designed to foster improvement and restore proper functioning

Etymology: "Correctives" is the plural of "corrective," a noun for things used to put right a fault or wrong. The singular came into English from French "correctif," itself built on the verb "corriger," meaning to make right, with the familiar English suffix "-ive" marking something that does or serves a certain action. The word therefore carries a built-in idea of acting on something to set it straight. The adjective "corrective" is the older and more common sense, describing something that corrects. The noun use followed naturally from that, so a corrective can be a measure, a treatment, or a device, and the plural names a whole set of them.

Synonyms: remedies, adjustments, modifications, reforms, amendments