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correctional

 

[ kษ™หˆrษ›kสƒษ™nl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to correction

The term 'correctional' pertains to systems and institutions designed for the rehabilitation of offenders. It often refers to facilities such as correctional institutions, which are intended to correct or rehabilitate individuals who have committed crimes. These establishments focus on reforming behavior rather than solely punishing individuals.

Synonyms

penal, reformatory, rehabilitative

Examples of usage

  • She works in a correctional facility.
  • Correctional programs aim to reduce recidivism.
  • He studied correctional psychology.
  • The government is investing in correctional education.

Translations

Translations of the word "correctional" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น correcional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคงเคพเคฐเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช korrektural

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koreksional

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟั€ะฐะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poprawczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฏๆญฃใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท correctionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ correccional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑslah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์ •์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตุญูŠุญูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกpravnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกpravnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿซๆญฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ korekcijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐrรฉttandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะทะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผzษ™liลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ correccional

Etymology

The word 'correctional' derives from the verb 'correct', which comes from the Latin 'corrigere', meaning 'to set right or straighten out'. The prefix 'cor-' implies 'with' or 'together', while 'regere' suggests 'to rule or guide'. The term started to gain prominence in the late 19th century when the prison reform movement advocated for a more rehabilitative approach to dealing with offenders, shifting the focus from mere punishment to correctional education and intervention. The establishment of various types of correctional institutions followed, aimed at reforming individuals through structured programs and careful oversight. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not only physical institutions but also broader systems of justice, including parole and probation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,971, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.