Word: corrective
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cor
rec
tive
Definition: Limitation; restriction.
Morphemes:
Affix: correct
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To discipline; to punish.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: correctus
Language: la
Decoded: correctus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: straightened
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.