Correctional
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Correctional is an adjective meaning Of, pertaining to, or intended for correction.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or intended for correction.
More Meanings
- (chiefly US, Canada) Of or pertaining to the imprisonment or rehabilitation of convicted criminals.
Example Sentences
correctional officer, correctional policy, correctional services.
Synonyms for correctional
Depending on context, synonyms include punitive, punitory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include punitive, punitory, corrective, rectification, reformative, reformatory.
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