Remedial ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Remedial ( adjective )

  1. Intended to correct or improve something that is inadequate or defective.
  2. Intended to make up for deficiencies in education or training.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin remedium "cure, remedy", based on emendare "correct, improve".

Examples:

  1. A remedial course in math was required for students who had failed the subject.
  2. The building needed remedial work to fix structural deficiencies.
  3. The company implemented a remedial program to improve safety procedures.
  4. The team needed remedial training to improve their skills.
  5. He received a remedial education in order to catch up with his peers.

(As a noun)

Remedial ( noun )

  1. Intended to correct or improve something that is inadequate or defective.
  2. Intended to make up for deficiencies in education or training.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin remedium "cure, remedy", based on emendare "correct, improve".

Examples:

  1. A remedial course in math was required for students who had failed the subject.
  2. The building needed remedial work to fix structural deficiencies.
  3. The company implemented a remedial program to improve safety procedures.
  4. The team needed remedial training to improve their skills.
  5. He received a remedial education in order to catch up with his peers.
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