tending to cure or restore to health; "curative powers of herbal remedies"; "her gentle healing hand"; "remedial surgery"; "a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air"; "a therapeutic agent"; "therapeutic diets"
Remedial action is intended to correct something that has been done wrong or that has not been successful. Some authorities are now having to take remedial action
Remedial education is intended to improve a person's ability to read, write, or do mathematics, especially when they find these things difficult. children who required special remedial education