Remedial
/rɪˈmiːdiəl/
Definitions
Providing or intended as a remedy or cure.
/rɪˈmiːdiəl/
Intended to correct or improve something, especially a skill or deficiency.
The company provided remedial training to employees who were underperforming.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're bad at something like tying your shoes. Remedial is like getting extra help or lessons to get better at it! So, if you're struggling in math, you might take remedial classes to catch up.
👶 For kids: Helping someone get better at something they find hard, like reading or math.
More Examples
He took a remedial course in reading to improve his literacy skills.
The doctor prescribed remedial exercises to help her recover from her injury.
How It's Used
"The school offers remedial classes for students who are struggling with math."
"Physical therapy is a form of remedial treatment for injuries."
From Late Latin *remediālis*, from *remedium* (remedy).
The term gained prominence in education during the 20th century, particularly in the context of providing assistance to students lagging behind.
Memory tip
Think of 'remedy'. Remedial is related to fixing something.