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custodial

/kʌˈstoʊ.di.əl/
cus · to · di · al
Adverb:custodially
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custodial Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or requiring protective care, legal guardianship, or physical detention and imprisonment.

Example

"The judge decided that the offense was serious enough to warrant a custodial sentence."

2

North American Relating to the cleaning, maintenance, and general upkeep of a building or institution.

Example

"The school's custodial staff worked throughout the weekend to prepare the gymnasium for the graduation ceremony."

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• Rhymes for custodial

• Nearby Words

cussword
custard
custardy
custodial
custodian
custodianship
custody

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'custodia' (meaning keeping, guard, or watch), which comes from 'custos' (guardian or keeper), plus the adjectival suffix '-ial'.

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