Remedy

Definition

Remedy typically refers to a medicine or treatment that cures, alleviates, or counteracts a disease or ailment. It can also denote a means of counteracting or eliminating something undesirable or of setting a situation right.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛmɪdi/
• Respelling: REM-uh-dee (with "REM" as in "hem," "uh" as a soft, unstressed sound, and "dee" as in "see")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛmɪdi/
• Respelling: REM-uh-dee (similar to American English, with "REM" as in "hem," "uh" as a soft, unstressed sound, and "dee" as in "see")

In both dialects, "remedy" is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable, "REM." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating each component of the word.

Etymology

The term "remedy" originates from the Old French "remede" and Latin "remedium", stemming from "re-" (again) and "mederi" (to heal). It primarily implies a method or course that heals or corrects.

Derivatives

• Remedial
• Remediless
• Remediator
• Remediation
• Remedyless

Synonyms

• Cure
• Treatment
• Solution

Antonyms

• Malady
• Ailment
• Problem

Usage

"Remedy" can be used in medical, legal, or general contexts to refer to a means of correction or alleviation. Its application can range from therapeutic solutions to addressing legal wrongs or injustices.

Related Terms

• Healing
• Medication
• Antidote
• Redress
• Restorative

Detailed Definition

Noun

• A medicine or treatment that alleviates or counteracts a disease or ailment.
• Example: The herbal mixture was considered an effective remedy for flu symptoms.

• A means of counteracting or eliminating something undesirable.
• Example: The company sought a remedy for its declining sales.

• A means of legal reparation or redress.
• Example: The court provided a remedy for the breach of contract.

Verb

• To set right; to rectify or cure.
• Example: The mechanic was able to remedy the car's malfunctioning brakes.

• To provide or serve as a remedy for.
• Example: The meditation techniques helped to remedy her anxiety issues.