What does remedial mean?
Remedial means curative; providing a remedy.
Remedial
/ɹɪˈmiː.dɪəl/ · adjective
Meaning
curative; providing a remedy.
Definitions by Sense
- curative; providing a remedy
- intended to remediate (i.e., correct or improve) deficient skills in some subject
- (education) A pupil enrolled in special classes to improve deficient skills.
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Synonyms for remedial
Antonyms for remedial
Related Words
Word Forms
- more remedial
- most remedial
- remedials
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for remedial?
Common synonyms include curative, sanative, healing, alterative.
What is the opposite of remedial?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use remedial in a sentence?
Use remedial where its definition matches the intended context.
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