A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Correctiveness
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When a person uses the phrase [political] correctiveness in a [sentence], trying to sound intelligent. When in fact, correctiveness is [not a word] at all.
Correctiveness meaning & definition 1 of Correctiveness.
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@Agnes I deeply disagree. Every English dictionary registers the adjective corrective (intended to correct). Although the word correctiveness does not exist in dictionaries, it has been verified in the English language corpora with the meaning that implies something beyond correctness. For example, political correctness is a well-known postmodern phenomenon, but political correctiveness implies the dominant tendency to interfere in somebodys
Correctiveness meaning & definition 2 of Correctiveness.
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