correctional

English

Etymology

From correction +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

correctional (comparative more correctional, superlative most correctional)

1. Of, pertaining to, or intended for correction.
2. (chiefly US, Canada) Of or pertaining to the imprisonment or rehabilitation of convicted criminals.

   correctional officer, correctional policy, correctional services.

Derived terms

• correctional center
• correctional centre
• correctional facility
• correctional institution
• correctionally
• correctional officer