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Remedial

adjective
/rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Meaning

intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
intended to correct or improve a situation, especially related to learning or health

Example Sentences

The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.

The school offers remedial classes in mathematics.

Synonyms

corrective, therapeutic, curative, healing, educational
Entry 1
corrective, therapeutic, curative, healing
Entry 2
corrective, therapeutic, educational, curative

Antonyms

harmful, detrimental, damaging
Entry 1
harmful, detrimental, damaging
Entry 2
harmful, detrimental, damaging

Collocations

remedial action, remedial education, remedial treatment, remedial class, remedial measures, remedial program
Entry 1
remedial action, remedial education, remedial treatment
Entry 2
remedial class, remedial measures, remedial program

Related Vocabularies

showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Considering all aspects of a problem or situation comprehensively.
fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
dirty or stained; not clean

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