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Definition of correctional

correctional

/kəˈrɛkʃənəl/
cor · rec · tion · al
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correctional Lexical Profile

correctional Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to the punishment, treatment, and rehabilitation of criminal offenders, especially through imprisonment or supervised probation.

Example

"She worked as a counselor at the state correctional facility for over a decade."

2

Intended or serving to correct, rectify, or counteract an error, defect, or undesirable condition.

Example

"The central bank anticipated a brief correctional phase in the housing market following rapid price increases."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Correctional' is used almost exclusively in criminal justice contexts (e.g., correctional facility, correctional officer), whereas 'corrective' is used more broadly for things that fix errors or flaws (e.g., corrective lenses, corrective action).

• Rhymes for correctional

• Nearby Words

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correctable
correction
correctional
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corrective
correctively

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Correctional. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/correctional
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