Correctively: meaning, definitions and examples

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correctively

 

[ kəˈrɛktɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

properly addressing

Correctively is an adverb that describes an action taken to correct something. It often refers to methods or techniques aimed at rectifying mistakes or errors. This term is commonly used in contexts such as education, feedback, and problem-solving.

Synonyms

accurately, correctly, properly

Examples of usage

  • The teacher assessed the student's work and provided correctively aimed feedback.
  • They implemented correctively efficient strategies to improve the project outcomes.
  • The guide offered correctively helpful advice for better performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "correctively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corretivamente

🇮🇳 सुधारात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 korrektiv

🇮🇩 secara korektif

🇺🇦 виправно

🇵🇱 korygująco

🇯🇵 修正的に

🇫🇷 correctivement

🇪🇸 correctivamente

🇹🇷 doğru bir şekilde

🇰🇷 수정적으로

🇸🇦 تصحيحياً

🇨🇿 korektivně

🇸🇰 korektívne

🇨🇳 纠正地

🇸🇮 korektivno

🇮🇸 leiðrétt

🇰🇿 түзету ретінде

🇬🇪 კორექტულად

🇦🇿 düzgün şəkildə

🇲🇽 correctivamente

Word origin

The word 'correctively' is derived from the adjective 'corrective', which originates from the Latin 'correctivus', meaning 'able to correct'. The root 'correct' comes from the Latin 'correctus', the past participle of 'corrigere', which means 'to set straight or right'. Over time, the adverb form was developed to describe actions taken to address or rectify issues or errors. The use of 'correctively' in English has gained traction in the realms of education, psychology, and various fields focused on improvement and rectification.