remediate

English

Pronunciation

• Verb:
  • IPA: /rəˈmiːdieɪt/
• Adjective:
  • IPA: /rəˈmɛdiət/ (RP)
  • IPA: /rəˈmiːdiət/ (US)

Verb

remediate (third-person singular simple present remediates, present participle remediating, simple past and past participle remediated)

1. To correct or improve a deficiency or problem.

Synonyms

• (correct a deficiency): rectify, remedy

Derived terms

• remediation

Adjective

remediate (comparative more remediate, superlative most remediate)

1. (rare, archaic, education) Intended to correct or improve deficient skills in some subject.

Synonyms

• remedial