adj
Uncommon
custodial
kuhs-TOH-dee-uhl
Custodial (adj) means relating to the legal care and guardianship of someone, especially a child. Example: “The court granted her custodial rights over the children.”
adj
1
Relating to the legal care and guardianship of someone, especially a child.
"The court granted her custodial rights over the children."
2
Relating to cleaning or maintenance work.
"The building's custodial staff work overnight."
3
Relating to being held in custody or detention.
"He was given a custodial sentence rather than a fine."
How to use custodial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with guardianship, cleaning staff, or imprisonment, depending on context.
Common pairings
custodial parent
custodial staff
custodial sentence
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more custodial
- Superlative
- most custodial
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Etymology
From custody + the adjective-forming suffix -al.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for custodial
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What does “custodial” mean?
The word “custodial” means relating to the legal care and guardianship of someone, especially a child. In plain terms, to do with guardianship, cleaning staff, or imprisonment, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “custodial”?
“Custodial” is pronounced kuhs-TOH-dee-uhl (/kʌsˈtoʊ.di.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “custodial” in a sentence?
Here is “custodial” used in a sentence: “The court granted her custodial rights over the children.”
What part of speech is “custodial”?
“Custodial” is an adjective.
Is “custodial” a common word?
“Custodial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “custodial” have?
“Custodial” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the legal care and guardianship of someone, especially a child.
