prison-critical
|pris-on-crit-i-cal|
/ˈprɪzən ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
essential for prison operations
Etymology
The term 'prison-critical' is a compound word formed from 'prison' and 'critical'. 'Prison' originates from Old French 'prisoun', meaning 'captivity', and 'critical' comes from Greek 'kritikos', meaning 'able to judge'.
'Prison' evolved from the Old French 'prisoun', while 'critical' evolved from the Greek 'kritikos'. The combination of these words into 'prison-critical' is a modern development to describe essential elements within a prison context.
The term 'prison-critical' has always been used to describe elements crucial to prison operations.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a situation, condition, or factor that is crucial or essential to the functioning or operation of a prison.
The security system is prison-critical to ensure the safety of both inmates and staff.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 04:58