self-rectifying

rec·ti·fy

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Definitions of self-rectifying word

verb with object self-rectifying to make, put, or set right; remedy; correct: He sent them a check to rectify his account. 1
verb with object self-rectifying to put right by adjustment or calculation, as an instrument or a course at sea. 1
verb with object self-rectifying Chemistry. to purify (especially a spirit or liquor) by repeated distillation. 1
verb with object self-rectifying Electricity. to change (an alternating current) into a direct current. 1
verb with object self-rectifying to determine the length of (a curve). 1
verb with object self-rectifying Astronomy, Geography. to adjust (a globe) for the solution of any proposed problem. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English rectifien < Middle French rectifier < Medieval Latin rēctificāre, equivalent to Latin rēct(us) right + -ificāre -ify

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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