remedial — giving or intended as a remedy or cure; provided for students who are experiencing learning difficulties
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving or intended as a remedy or cure; provided for students who are experiencing learning difficulties
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmiːdiəl/
Example Sentences
- The company took remedial action after the coffee machine started serving decaf to caffeine addicts.
- His remedial driving lessons included learning the difference between the brake and the gas pedal.
- Students who struggle with basic math concepts may benefit from remedial instruction.
remedial
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈmiːdiəl/]
giving or intended as a remedy or cure; provided for students who are experiencing learning difficulties
After-school remedial math class helps struggling students catch up with extra practice.
Skip the commercial, choose the tutorial for remedial!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'remedium' meaning 'cure' or 'remedy', derived from 'remederi' (to cure or heal). The suffix '-ial' comes from Latin, meaning 'relating to' or 'of the nature of'.
Breakdown
remed- (cure, remedy) + -ial (relating to, of the nature of) = remedial
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📝Examples
“The company took remedial action after the coffee machine started serving decaf to caffeine addicts.”
“His remedial driving lessons included learning the difference between the brake and the gas pedal.”
“Students who struggle with basic math concepts may benefit from remedial instruction.”
“The environmental agency implemented remedial measures to clean up the polluted river.”
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