correctional — relating to the punishment and treatment of criminal offenders, especially with the aim of reforming them
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the punishment and treatment of criminal offenders, especially with the aim of reforming them
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈrɛkʃənəl/
Example Sentences
- My little brother needs a 'correctional facility' for his messy room, not just a warning.
- The state built a new correctional institution to reduce overcrowding in prisons.
- She studied criminology and now works within the correctional system as a counselor.
correctional
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈrɛkʃənəl/]
relating to the punishment and treatment of criminal offenders, especially with the aim of reforming them
The correctional officer walks inmates through the prison yard at dawn.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin corrigere, meaning 'to make straight, to correct', formed from com- (intensive) + regere (to lead straight).
Breakdown
cor- (intensive prefix) + rect- (straight, from Latin rectus) + -ional (relating to, adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother needs a 'correctional facility' for his messy room, not just a warning.”
“The state built a new correctional institution to reduce overcrowding in prisons.”
“She studied criminology and now works within the correctional system as a counselor.”
“If only there were a correctional program for people who never reply to texts.”
“The correctional officer explained the daily schedule to new inmates.”
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