adjective
remedial
rih-MEE-dee-ul/rɪˈmiːdiəl/
Intended to correct a problem or make up for a weakness.
The carpenter performs remedial work on the sagging shelf.
Etymology
Built on the noun for a cure or remedy, remedial first described healing or relieving. That idea extends to correcting deficiencies, including helping learners improve skills that fall below the required level.
In context
the remedial action that's taken either we're going to fix it we're not going to fix it for the following reasons
More examples
- The company takes remedial action after the inspection.
- She completes a remedial course before the advanced class.
- The report recommends remedial work on the damaged wall.
Forms
remedial
remedy noun — a way to correct a problem
Similar words
- corrective
- Corrective broadly addresses a fault; remedial often describes help for a specific deficiency.
- restorative
- Restorative brings back strength or condition; remedial addresses a weakness or problem.