Remedies: meaning, definitions and examples

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remedies

 

[ ˈrɛmɪdiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

Remedies refer to medical treatments or solutions used to cure or alleviate a health problem or condition. They can include medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, or natural remedies.

Synonyms

cure, solution, therapy, treatment

Examples of usage

  • Herbal remedies are becoming increasingly popular for treating minor ailments.
  • Home remedies such as drinking warm lemon water are often used to soothe a sore throat.
  • Traditional Chinese medicine offers a wide range of herbal remedies.
  • Over-the-counter remedies for cold and flu symptoms are widely available.
  • Natural remedies like essential oils are used for relaxation and stress relief.
Context #2 | Noun

legal action

Remedies in the legal context refer to the solutions or compensations provided to correct a wrong or compensate for damages. These can include monetary compensation, injunctions, or specific performance.

Synonyms

compensation, redress, relief, reparation

Examples of usage

  • The court ordered the company to pay substantial monetary remedies to the affected parties.
  • Legal remedies for breach of contract may include compensation for damages.
  • The plaintiff sought equitable remedies to prevent further harm.
  • The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff and granted specific performance as a remedy.
  • Restitution is a common legal remedy for unjust enrichment.

Translations

Translations of the word "remedies" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remédios

🇮🇳 उपाय

🇩🇪 Heilmittel

🇮🇩 obat

🇺🇦 засоби

🇵🇱 środki zaradcze

🇯🇵 治療法 (ちりょうほう)

🇫🇷 remèdes

🇪🇸 remedios

🇹🇷 çareler

🇰🇷 치료법

🇸🇦 علاجات

🇨🇿 léky

🇸🇰 lieky

🇨🇳 治疗方法 (zhìliáo fāngfǎ)

🇸🇮 zdravila

🇮🇸 lækningar

🇰🇿 емдер

🇬🇪 წამლები

🇦🇿 dərmanlar

🇲🇽 remedios

Etymology

The word 'remedies' originated from the Latin word 'remedium', which means 'cure' or 'healing treatment'. It first appeared in English in the 14th century. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass both medical and legal contexts, referring to solutions or treatments to address problems or issues. The concept of remedies has been an integral part of human history, as people have always sought ways to cure ailments or seek justice for wrongs done.

See also: irremediable, irremediably, remedial, remediation, remedying.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,055 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.