institutional

CEFRC1

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃə.nəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to a large organization or established system.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Elementary; rudimentary.

Examples

  • Institutional change is essential to eradicate racism and dehumanization.

  • Institutional racism is a serious problem.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /-ʃnəl/
  • /ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃə.nəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Instituted by authority.

  2. Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution.

  3. Arising from the practice of an institution.

More examples

In context

  • There must be an unequivocal acceptance of the problem of institutional racism and its nature before it can be addressed

  • institutional ruling

  • Swindon's Model Lodging House was originally designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The 1847-1849 recession led to delays and plan revisions, including smaller windows in the finished structure, resulting in a more 'institutional' appearance.

Quick test

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The hospital's blank architecture made it feel cold and uninviting.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From institution + -al.