C1adjectiveformaleducation
US/rɪˈmiː.di.əl/
UK/rɪˈmiː.di.əl/
meant to help students who are behind, or to correct a problem
In context
Many first-year students need remedial classes in maths before starting their degree.
The report recommends early remedial support rather than making weak pupils repeat a year.
The company must take remedial action to clean up the polluted river.
Words that go with remedial
adjective + noun
- remedial actionThe inspectors told the school to take remedial action within a month.
- remedial classesStudents who fail the test must attend remedial classes.
- remedial educationFunding for remedial education has been cut again.
- remedial teachingSmall groups make remedial teaching far more effective.
- remedial measuresThe ministry announced remedial measures after the poor results.
- remedial workThe bridge needs urgent remedial work.