# remedial

/ɹɪˈmidiəɫ/ (US) · /ɹɪmˈiːdɪəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/remedial
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

intended to help someone improve a basic skill they find difficult, or to fix a problem. You often hear this about extra classes for students who are falling behind.

For teachers: intended as a remedy or cure; specifically, relating to teaching or learning for students who require additional support to reach standard levels. Often used attributively before a noun.

## Examples

- He takes a remedial math class on Tuesday nights.
- The school introduced a remedial reading program to help students who had fallen behind during the long summer break.
- While the immediate focus was on remedial measures to stabilize the economy, the long-term strategy required a complete overhaul of the nation's aging infrastructure and tax code.

## Usage notes

- Typically precedes the noun it modifies; often pairs with 'education', 'action', or 'measures'.

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