What is another word for remedial?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪmˈiːdɪəl] (IPA)

Remedial refers to something that is intended to correct or improve a problem or deficiency. There are a number of synonyms for remedial that can be useful in different contexts. Some of these synonyms include corrective, reparative, rehabilitative, curative, therapeutic, restorative, ameliorative, and healing. Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation, but they are all related to the idea of making something better or more effective. Whether you are dealing with a learning disability, a physical injury, or a psychological issue, these synonyms can help you communicate the idea of working to address the problem and find a solution.

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What are the hypernyms for Remedial?

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What are the opposite words for remedial?

Remedial means providing a remedy or cure to a problem or situation. Its antonyms are words that indicate the absence of any problem or that the situation doesn't require a cure or improvement. These words include perfect, flawless, adequate, satisfactory, acceptable, and sound. In contrast to remedial, these words suggest a state of being in which no action is required because things are already at their best. For example, instead of providing remedial training, you might provide perfect training for a task, or instead of a remedial measure to improve output, your output may already be satisfactory. Knowing antonyms for remedial words is crucial in expressing the opposite meaning and avoid communicating the wrong message.

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Usage examples for Remedial

It was amply sufficient against him that he had a glimmering of the truth as to the existence of a considerable run of cases of organic disease, for which the so-called practice of remedial cure by drugs, bloodlettings and other heroic plans, could do no good but was likely to do grievous harm.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh
A story is told of the miraculous nature of the grotto stone, to wit: it seems that, although it is constantly cut away to supply the demand for it as a remedial agent, yet it never becomes less, but is always replaced by unknown means.
"The Story of Malta"
Maturin M. Ballou
His native Donegal could show the traces of his influence in applying remedial measures to what was once its terrible poverty.
"John Redmond's Last Years"
Stephen Gwynn

Famous quotes with Remedial

  • It has been said that we have not had the three R's in America, we had the six R's remedial readin', remedial 'ritin' and remedial 'rithmetic.
    Robert Hutchins

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