remedial
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5.3
- adjective
- /rɪˈmiːdiəl/
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terapéutico
- The remedial effects of oversowing and topdressing slip-scarred pastures are often short-lived.
- remedial action
- remedial powers
Examples
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Truly integrated remedial language instruction is delivered by teachers who are specifically trained as remedial language specialists.
Academic text (2005) -
State agencies may also undertake remedial action using state funds and later recover the cleanup costs from responsible parties.
Academic text (1992) -
Routine screening of posture and gait by a physical therapist, with remedial training when necessary, should be a part of every training and follow-up program.
Academic text (1997) -
The doctor prescribed a remedial treatment to help her recover from the illness.
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He enrolled in a remedial program to regain his health after the surgery.
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After the accident, the therapist provided remedial exercises to restore mobility.
Synonyms
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5.2
Helping a person feel better physically or mentally
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4.0
Able to help heal or treat illness
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6.2
Able to cure disease and help someone get better
A thing that heals or helps a person get better after illness
That helps the body or mind become healthy again
Making someone feel healthy and strong again
Helps restore health or strength
Helping to cure illness or heal injuries
Relating to treatment that helps cure or ease an illness
Able to make a sick person healthier
Antonyms
How Therapeutic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word remedial comes from the word remedy, which means 'a cure' or 'something that heals'. So remedial treatment or work is meant to restore health or correct a medical problem.