Remedial

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmiːdiːəl/

Remedial (adjective)

  1. Providing extra teaching to help students improve in a subject.
  2. Intended to correct or improve something that is wrong or not working.

Examples

  • The student attended remedial classes to improve math skills.
  • Remedial lessons were offered to help struggling readers.

Common collocations: remedial class, remedial course, remedial instruction, remedial action, remedial measure

Synonyms of Remedial

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Remedial

  • when discussing effects or actions