ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Remedial

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ɹɪˈmiː.dɪəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Remedial is an adjective meaning curative; providing a remedy.

Meaning

curative; providing a remedy.

More Meanings

  1. intended to remediate (i.e., correct or improve) deficient skills in some subject
  2. (education) A pupil enrolled in special classes to improve deficient skills.

Word Forms

Synonyms for remedial

Depending on context, synonyms include curative, sanative, healing, alterative, therapeutic, healthful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sanative, curative, bettering, healthful, therapeutic, alterative.

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