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institutional

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtuː.ʃən.əl/
in · sti · tu · tion · al
Adverb:institutionally
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1

Relating to, characteristic of, or organized as an established organization, foundation, or public system, such as a university, bank, or government body.

Example

"The company attracted significant institutional investment from major pension funds and endowments."

2

Having a bleak, uniform, impersonal, or utilitarian character typical of large public buildings such as hospitals, prisons, or schools.

Example

"They repainted the hallway in warm colors to get rid of its cold, institutional feel."

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instinctually
institute
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institutionalize
institutionalized
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the noun 'institution' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'institutio' ('arrangement, instruction'), from 'instituere' ('to set up or establish').

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