correctional
- 01 C1 Advanced
used to describe things related to prisons and the way criminals are punished or helped to change.
relating to the treatment and rehabilitation of people who have committed crimes, particularly through imprisonment.
Simple“He spent ten years working as a correctional officer at the state prison.”
In context“The government proposed a significant increase in the budget for correctional facilities to address the issue of overcrowding in the state's prisons.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it modifies, such as 'officer', 'facility', or 'system'.
Synonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
intended to fix or improve something that is wrong.
intended to produce a correction or improvement in behavior or a specific condition.
Simple“The teacher suggested some correctional exercises to help the student improve their posture.”
In context“The physical therapist designed a series of correctional movements to address the patient's spinal misalignment over several months.”
UsageIn this general sense, 'corrective' is much more common in modern English.
Synonyms
“Guelph, a high-risk offender allegedly breached his conditions within hours of being sprung from Maplehurst Correctional Complex.”
“When video visitation is run well , visitors may appreciate avoiding security screenings, long waits and the harsh correctional environment.”