remedial

[ri-mee-dee-uhl]

adjective

1. affording remedy; tending to remedy something.

2. intended to correct or improve one's skill in a specified field.

   remedial math.

   Synonyms: corrective

remedial

/ rɪˈmiːdɪəl /

adjective

1. affording a remedy; curative

2. denoting or relating to special teaching, teaching methods, or material for backward and slow learners

   remedial education

Other Word Forms

• remedially adverb
• nonremedial adjective
• nonremedially adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of remedial¹

From the Late Latin word remediālis, dating back to 1645–55. See remedy, -al ¹

Example Sentences

The company announced Monday “that complaints from consumers, employees and others” about CBS News stories will go to Weinstein, who will help determine if remedial action is necessary.

From Los Angeles Times

Initial remedial work on the unoccupied floors of the hospital building should begin in December.

From Los Angeles Times

The local authority said the school would remain closed on Tuesday and Wednesday to allow remedial works and additional health and safety checks.

From BBC

The claim relates to deformation of the ship's hull, which has required months of remedial work.

From BBC

On May 8, the alliance filed a motion declaring that “having exhausted the full panoply of remedial measures within the Court’s authority, no further options remain but receivership.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• corrective 
• therapeutic