English adjective: remedial | |||
1. | remedial tending or intended to rectify or improve | ||
Samples | A remedial reading course. Remedial education. | ||
Similar | bettering | ||
Antonyms | worsening | ||
2. | remedial tending to cure or restore to health | ||
Samples | Curative powers of herbal remedies. Her gentle healing hand. Remedial surgery. A sanative environment of mountains and fresh air. A therapeutic agent. Therapeutic diets. | ||
Synonyms | alterative, curative, healing, sanative, therapeutic | ||
Similar | healthful | ||
Antonyms | unhealthful | ||