remedial

Universal Words adjective [onlybeforenoun] 1 aimed at solving a problem, especially when this involves correcting or improving sth that has been done wrong: remedial treatment / surgery (= for a medical problem) * Remedial action must be taken now. * The building needs urgent remedial work to make it safe. 2 connected with school students who are slower at learning than others: remedial education * a remedial class * She teaches remedial English.