remedial

adjective

UK/rɪˈmiː.di.əl/
US/rɪˈmiː.di.əl/

Definitions of remedial adjective

improvement

  1. formal

    A remedial action is designed to correct errors or improve a poor situation.

    • The company implemented several remedial measures to address the safety concerns.

    • The government enacted regulations to address environmental damages using remedial actions.

    • We need to take remedial action to rectify this situation.

health

  1. formal

    Remedial exercises are aimed at improving health during illness or recovery.

    • The physical therapist suggested a series of remedial exercises to strengthen my back.

    • The patient is undergoing remedial therapy to regain mobility.

    • He needed to do remedial exercises to recover after the surgery.

education

  1. Before noun

    Relating to instruction designed to help people with difficulties in reading or writing.

    • We offer remedial classes for all students who need extra help.

    • The school provides remedial programs for students with reading difficulties.

    • The university has a dedicated center for remedial education.