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- [ri-mee-dee-uh l]
- /rɪˈmi di əl/
- /rɪˈmiː.di.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-mee-dee-uh l]
- /rɪˈmi di əl/
Definitions of remedial word
- adjective remedial affording remedy; tending to remedy something. 1
- adjective remedial intended to correct or improve one's skill in a specified field: remedial math. 1
- adjective remedial corrective 1
- adjective remedial that cures 1
- adjective remedial Remedial education is intended to improve a person's ability to read, write, or do mathematics, especially when they find these things difficult. 0
- adjective remedial Remedial activities are intended to improve a person's health when they are ill. 0
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Origin of remedial
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word remediālis, dating back to 1645-55. See remedy, -al1
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Parts of speech for Remedial
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remedial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
remedial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for remedial
adj remedial
- alleviative — Also, alleviatory [uh-lee-vee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /əˈli vi əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/ (Show IPA). serving to alleviate; palliative.
- ameliorative — Able to repair or ameliorate.
- analeptic — (of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system
- antidotal — a medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease, etc.
- balsamic — any of various fragrant exudations from certain trees, especially trees of the genus Commiphora, as balm-of-Gilead. Compare balm (def 1).
adjective remedial
- emollient — Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
- medical — of or relating to the science or practice of medicine: medical history; medical treatment.
- medicating — Present participle of medicate.
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