Correctional Meaning
/kəˈrɛkʃənəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, pertaining to, or intended for correction.
adjOf or pertaining to the imprisonment or rehabilitation of convicted criminals.
Sentence Examples
Tom is a correctional officer.
The correctional officer beat an inmate.
The editors of this magazine run a correctional facility.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ officer monitored the inmates during recreation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Tom is a ____ officer.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English correction Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English correctional From correction + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ officer monitored the inmates during recreation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Tom is a ____ officer.