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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRemedial
/rɪˈmiː.di.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Intended to cure or alleviate a problem, or designed to improve skills that are lagging.
"He had to take a remedial math course during his first semester."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'remedialis', originating from 'remedium' (cure, remedy), formed by 're-' (again, back) and 'mederi' (to heal or cure). Historically evolved in Late Latin to denote curative measures, later shifting in English education to describe classes or instruction intended to correct or improve deficient skills in specific subjects.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Remedial" is said worldwide
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de soutien
Transliteration: de soutien
"Il suit des cours de soutien en mathématiques."
Förder-
Transliteration: Förder-
"Sie nimmt an einem Förderkurs teil."
di recupero
Transliteration: di recupero
"Fa un corso di recupero in matematica."
de recuperación
Transliteration: de recuperación
"Tomó una clase de recuperación para mejorar sus notas."
remediédio
Transliteration: remediédio
"Ele teve que fazer aulas de reforço."
उपचारात्मक
Transliteration: upcharatmak
"छात्रों के लिए एक उपचारात्मक कक्षा आयोजित की गई थी।"
补习的
Transliteration: bǔxí de
"他参加了一个数学补习班。"
보습의
Transliteration: boseup-ui
"그는 수학 보습 수업을 들어야 했다."
補習の
Transliteration: hoshu no
"彼は数学の補習クラスを受講した。"
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