correctional
|cor/rec/tion/al|
B2
/kəˈrɛkʃənl/
relating to rehabilitation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'correctional' originates from the Latin word 'correctio', where 'correct-' meant 'to set right'.
Historical Evolution
'correctio' transformed into the Old French word 'correction', and eventually became the modern English word 'correctional'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set right or correct', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the punishment and rehabilitation of criminals'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the punishment and rehabilitation of criminals.
The correctional facility is designed to rehabilitate inmates.
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