adj

remedial

rih-MEE-deerl

adj

Intended to fix a problem or correct a fault.

"The company took remedial action after the safety inspection failed."

Designed to help someone improve skills they are behind on.

"He was placed in remedial maths classes to catch up with the rest of his year."

How to Use Remedial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAimed at correcting or fixing something that's gone wrong or fallen behind.

When to use it

In education, "remedial" can sound stigmatising — many schools now prefer terms like "support" or "catch-up" classes.

Common pairings

remedial action remedial classes remedial measures

more remedial comparative, remedials plural, most remedial superlative

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The company took _____ action after the safety inspection failed.

From Latin remedialis, from remedium ("a remedy" or "cure").

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