Word: CORRECTIVE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of CORRECTIVE
- Something that corrects or counteracts something.
"alkalies are correctives of acids"
- Limitation; restriction.
- Of or pertaining to correction; serving to correct.
"As the currents were changing rapidly, the captain had to make many corrective course changes."
- Qualifying; limiting.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "corrective" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "corrective" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CORRECTIVE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CORRECTIVE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CORRECTIVE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CORRECTIVE:
- # the corrective effect
- # master of corrective
- # playing with corrective
- # in terms of corrective
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