Correctional
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Tending to or intended for correction or reformation.
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adjective.
Tending to, or intended for, correction; used for correction.
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adjective.
Of, pertaining to, or intended for
correction
.
adjective.
Of or pertaining to the
imprisonment
or
rehabilitation
of
convicted
criminals
.
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adjective.
concerned with or providing correction
Word Usage
"Lil Boosie and Lil Wayne have all served time in correctional facilities in 2010."
Equivalent
punitive
punitory
Form
correctional facility
correctional institution
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
directional
sectional
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
anti-seize
coordinating
dark-paneled
day-care
deaf-and-dumb
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
corrective
verb-stem
correct