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recidivismthe tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪzəm/

Korean meaning: 재범, 범죄자가 다시 범죄를 저지르는 경향

Korean pronunciation: 리**시**디비즘

Example Sentences

  • The judge was concerned about the defendant's high risk of recidivism.
  • Tom's recidivism was so predictable that the police had his mugshot ready before he even got out of jail.
  • Education and job training programs have proven effective in reducing recidivism among young offenders.

recidivism

NOUN

//rɪˈsɪdɪvɪzəm//

the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend

recidivism concept
💡 Concept

A repeat offender demonstrates recidivism returning to court in handcuffs

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recidivism rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Recidivism feeds on criticism of a broken mechanism

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈsɪdɪvɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈsɪdɪvɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootcidiv
Suffix--ism

Origin

From Latin 'recidivus' meaning 'falling back' or 'returning', derived from 're-' (back) and 'cadere' (to fall). The suffix '-ism' denotes a tendency or practice.

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🎵Rhyme

criticismmechanismorganism
criticism
mechanism
organism

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📝Examples

The judge was concerned about the defendant's high risk of recidivism.

😄 Fun example

Tom's recidivism was so predictable that the police had his mugshot ready before he even got out of jail.

Education and job training programs have proven effective in reducing recidivism among young offenders.

The country's recidivism rate dropped significantly after implementing restorative justice programs.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

reoffendingrelapsebackslidingrepeat offense

Antonyms

rehabilitationreformredemption

Related

criminalprisonerparoleprobationjustice system