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How do you spell Punitive?

Correct spelling

punitive

Remember: punishment ends in -ish, punitive ends in -itive (like positive)

Why is punitive spelled this way?

From Latin punitivus, inflicting punishment. POENA (penalty). Something punitive inflicts penalty — action designed to cause suffering as consequence.

Common misspellings of punitive

punativepunnitivepunatitive

Example

The company implemented punitive measures against employees who violated safety protocols.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell punitive?+
The correct spelling is "punitive". Remember: punishment ends in -ish, punitive ends in -itive (like positive)
Is it punative or punitive?+
The correct spelling is "punitive", not "punative".

Other commonly misspelled words

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