remediate
English
Pronunciation
- Verb:
- IPA(key): /ɹəˈmiːdieɪt/
- Adjective:
- IPA(key): /ɹəˈmɛdi.ət/ (RP)
- IPA(key): /ɹəˈmiːdi.ət/ (US)
Verb
remediate (third-person singular simple present remediates, present participle remediating, simple past and past participle remediated)
- (transitive) 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)
- (rare, archaic, education) Intended to correct or improve deficient skills in some subject.
- (obsolete) Remedial.
- Shakespeare
- Be aidant and remediate / In the good man's distress!
- Shakespeare
Synonyms
- remedial