correctional
Correctional (adj) means relating to the imprisonment or rehabilitation of convicted offenders. Example: “He works as a guard at a correctional facility.”
How to use correctional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with prisons or the system meant to punish and reform offenders.
Word forms
more correctional comparative, most correctional superlative
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Etymology
From "correction" plus the adjective suffix "-al".
Rhymes for correctional
Frequently asked questions
What does “correctional” mean?
The word “correctional” means relating to the imprisonment or rehabilitation of convicted offenders. In plain terms, to do with prisons or the system meant to punish and reform offenders.
How do you use “correctional” in a sentence?
Here is “correctional” used in a sentence: “He works as a guard at a correctional facility.”
What part of speech is “correctional”?
“Correctional” is an adjective.
Is “correctional” a common word?
“Correctional” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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