REMEDIAL Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

remedial

adjective

ri-ˈmē-dē-əl

Definition of remedial

as in corrective

serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition took a remedial math course over the summer so he'd be ready for algebra the following school year

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as in medicinal

tending to cure disease or restore health unfortunately, with a cold virus, there are few remedial measures besides fluids and rest

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Recent Examples of remedial Total costs for protecting drinking water to federal standards for PFAS will exceed $1 billion in Minnesota, including drinking water treatment, investigation, and remedial actions. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 June 2026 The suit alleges she was informed the officer resisted calls to attend remedial training going so far as to tell his fellow officers that Internal Affairs could open up an insubordination case on him. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026 Lor, an officer of 20 years, had to do a two-week ride-along with a training office, a week of remedial training and a month of unpaid leave. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2026 The four-season NBC sitcom about a high school teacher (Kaplan) who contends with his rowdy class of remedial students is best remembered now for providing a young John Travolta with his breakout role. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for remedial

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Adjective

And in Minnesota, state officials have been executing a thorough corrective action plan to defray CMS concerns that have led the agency to defer some $260 million in federal money and to threaten future cuts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
With Inspectorio, Pistola Denim will standardize in-line and final inspections across its global supplier base and access real-time dashboards to monitor supply quality performance and streamline corrective action management.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of corrective

Adjective

While medicinal mushrooms are generally considered safe for many people, there are some exceptions.

— Stacey Colino, Time, 22 July 2026
In addition to flowers, Henning has plans to expand into medicinal and herbal products, recently purchasing her own small still, the same kind used by Kahn at Botnia.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026

Definition of medicinal

Adjective

As part of the reformative aims of the convict system, many of these men were incarcerated at Fremantle Prison, trained, and put to work on infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, and public buildings.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.

— The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2024

Definition of reformative

Adjective

Mild to moderate carpal tunnel is increasingly managed with splinting, corticosteroids, physical therapy, therapeutic ultrasound and yoga, per the American Academy of Family Physicians.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Couches also allow for an intimate, almost therapeutic moment, particularly during personal songs.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of therapeutic

Adjective

At the end of the day, there are times when taking a more utilitarian approach and leaving utilities exposed is actually more beneficial to the overall design of your outdoor space than attempting to conceal them.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Nevertheless, a correct diagnosis of mild autism can be beneficial.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of beneficial

Adjective

Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.

— William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026

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