korrigeerivat

Korrigeerivat is an Estonian term referring to the present active participle form derived from the verb korrigeerima, meaning to correct. It functions as a participial adjective that conveys the sense of “corrective” or “that corrects” and is used to describe nouns or introduce a predicative sense in clauses. In usage, korrigeerivat typically appears before a noun in attributive position, as in phrases that mean a corrective mechanism or corrective action, and can also appear in predicative structures.

Morphology and usage in Estonian grammar identify korrigeerivat as a form built from korrigeerima with the present active participle suffix. Like other participles and adjectives, it inflects for number and case, allowing it to grammatically agree with the noun it modifies or complement the verb in a sentence. This form is common in technical, scientific, and instructional texts where a corrective function or purpose needs to be stated clearly.

Etymology traces korrigeerivat to the verb korrigeerima plus the present active participle suffix, aligning with the broader system of Estonian participles that convey aspect and function. The term is primarily descriptive, used in grammar descriptions, dictionaries, and texts discussing corrective processes or devices.

See also: korrigeerima, Estonian participles, Estonian grammar, corrective in technical terminology.