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Definition of “remedial”

remedial (rɪˈmiːdɪəl Pronunciation for remedial

Definitions

adjective

  1. affording a remedy; curative
  2. denoting or relating to special teaching, teaching methods, or material for backward and slow learners ⇒ remedial education

Derived Forms

reˈmedially adverb

Synonyms

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= therapeutic, healing, curing, curative, health-promoting, alleviative
= corrective, preventive, counteracting, reactive, compensatory
= special needs

Example Sentences Including 'remedial'

A third of firms are forced to give remedial training to recruits, reveals a damning report by the Confederation of British Industry.
Sun, News of the World (2004)
But, even on the remedial side of this opposition, a question must be put.
Boyne, Roy Foucault and Derrida - The Other Side Of Reason
Every Tory has his own view on the party's problems, and a string of remedial solutions.
Spiked (2005)
Evidently, he would take remedial measures to the extent possible.
Samachar (2004)
I don't think he had a remedial cruciate improvement in mind.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
In spite of the physical delight, he couldn't shake off the knowledge that his solution was cosmetic rather than remedial.
Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
She could not read for a start, so she had to spend most of her time in the remedial class.
Emecheta, Buchi Gwendolen
The MP is embroiled in allegations that she and the Pipi Foundation misused money that was intended for remedial reading.
New Zealand Herald (2003)
The brandy burned in Stein's stomach and he remembered all the crap he had given Teddy about unbalanced criminals and remedial drugs.
Duncan, Robert L The Serpent's Mark

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