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

A government scheme aimed at cutting energy use by insulating homes was botched on a vast scale, a spending watchdog has found, leaving tens of thousands of homes in need of remedial work.

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He would also expand charter schools, and he wants to boost performance at all public schools by requiring failing students to take remedial math, reading or writing until they meet state standards.

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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.

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

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

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Related Words

• corrective 
• therapeutic