remedial
Translation
remedial, corrective, therapeutic
Examples
He had to take a remedial math class.
He had to take a remedial maths class.
The company took remedial action to fix the problem.
The company took remedial action to fix the problem.
Grammar Patterns
a remedial ((noun)) He had to take a remedial maths class.
Similar Words
Synonyms: corrective, restorative, therapeutic; Antonyms: aggravating, harmful
Etymology
From Latin 'remedium' (remedy), from 're-' (again) + 'mederi' (to heal). Related to medicine.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'remedy'. Remedial actions are like a remedy for a problem, such as poor grades or a mistake.