remedy
/ˈɹɛmədi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: remedies · remedying · remedied
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something that corrects or counteracts.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The legal means to recover a right or to prevent or obtain redress for a wrong.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To provide or serve as a remedy for.
Verb
Examples
Nor is geometry, when taken into the assistance of natural philosophy, ever able to remedy this defect,
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “remedy” mean?
Something that corrects or counteracts.
Is “remedy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.