remedial

adjective re·me·di·al \ ri-ˈmē-dē-əl \

|Updated on: 20 Jul 2018

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Definition of remedial

1 : intended as a remedy

2 : concerned with the correction of faulty study habits and the raising of a pupil's general competence

remedial reading courses

; also : receiving or requiring remedial instruction

remedial students

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remedially

play \ri-ˈmē-dē-ə-lē\ adverb

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Examples of remedial in a Sentence

Officials have pledged remedial action to repair damaged bridges.
Thirty percent of the new students need remedial classes in math.
He's taking a course in remedial reading.

Recent Examples of remedial from the Web

The exact remedial actions Brussels will require weren’t clear.

— sam schechner, WSJ, "Google to Face Multibillion-Euro European Union Antitrust Fine," 10 July 2018
Both players’ jump shots are in the midst of getting some significant remedial work, with Fultz most visibly working with independent shooting coach Drew Hanlen out in Los Angeles.

— david murphy, Philly.com, "Sixers might look the same, but potential for improvement is huge | David Murphy," 6 July 2018
Every remedial chore, every boss who takes credit for your idea — that is going to happen — look for the lessons because the lessons are always there.

— katie reilly, Time, "Here Are 10 of the Best Pieces of Advice From 2018 Commencement Speakers," 24 May 2018
When complaints were raised to HR or SVCF leaders, the systems put in place frequently failed to sufficiently address inappropriate conduct and ensure that appropriate remedial action was taken.

— kathleen pender, SFChronicle.com, "Emmett Carson ousted as CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation," 27 June 2018
Eight other officers, according to the Associated Press, were ordered to undergo remedial training in professional communications.

— greg norman, Fox News, "Milwaukee Bucks' Sterling Brown sues police for excessive force during stun-gun arrest," 19 June 2018
Eight other officers are undergoing remedial training in professional communications.

— CBS News, "Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown sues city and police over stun-gun arrest," 19 June 2018
Grams, Krueger and Mahnke were disciplined; another eight officers will receive remedial training on professional communications and will be required to review the Police Department's policy on cooperating with citizens to ensure public safety.

— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Bucks rookie Sterling Brown's lawsuit shows police officer's racially charged Facebook posts," 19 June 2018
Those working in the field of natural language processing view spell check, which has been around for nearly half a century, as a pretty remedial problem.

— lisa wood shapiro, WIRED, "The End of Dyslexia," 18 June 2018

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First Known Use of remedial

1651

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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remedial Synonyms

Synonyms

curative, healing, medicinal, restorative, therapeutic;

Near Antonyms

insalubrious, noisome, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome;

deleterious, injurious, pernicious;

infectious, poisonous, toxic;

adverse, bad, baleful, baneful, damaging, detrimental, harmful, hurtful, ill;

insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary;

alleviative, corrective, tonic;

Other Education Terms

baccalaureate, colloquium, corequisite, dissertation, monograph, pedant, practicum, survey course, thesis

REMEDIAL Defined for English Language Learners

remedial

adjective

Definition of remedial for English Language Learners

: done to correct or improve something : done to make something better
: done to cure or treat someone
: involving students who need special help to improve in a particular subject

REMEDIAL Defined for Kids

remedial

adjective re·me·di·al \ ri-ˈmē-dē-əl \

Definition of remedial for Students

: intended to make something better

He takes classes in remedial reading.

Medical Dictionary

remedial

adjective re·me·di·al \ ri-ˈmēd-ē-əl \

medical Definition of remedial

: affording a remedy : intended as a remedy

remedial surgery

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remedially

play \-ē\ adverb

Law Dictionary

remedial

adjective re·me·di·al \ ri-ˈmē-dē-əl \

legal Definition of remedial

1 a : intended as or providing a remedy

b : concerned with the correction, removal, or abatement of an evil, defect, or disease

remedial treatment of an inmate to improve behavior

a workers' compensation claimant who received remedial attention from a doctor

a remedial statute correcting the previous law

2 : of, relating to, or being a law enacted for the purpose of providing a method of enforcing an already existing substantive right : procedural

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