Inmate

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

Definitions of inmate

noun a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Example Sentences

A1 The inmate was released from prison after serving their sentence.

A2 The inmate was assigned to a new cell block in the correctional facility.

B1 The inmate's family visited them during visiting hours at the jail.

B2 The inmate's lawyer filed an appeal on their behalf.

C1 The inmate was granted parole after showing good behavior in prison.

C2 The inmate's case was reviewed by a panel of judges before a final decision was made.

Examples of inmate in a Sentence

formal The inmate was escorted back to their cell after their scheduled visitation time ended.

informal The inmate was taken back to their room after visiting hours were over.

slang The inmate was sent back to their crib once visiting time was up.

figurative The inmate's freedom was restricted once the visitation period concluded.

Grammatical Forms of inmate

• past tense: inmate
• plural: inmates
• comparative: more inmate
• superlative: most inmate
• present tense: inmates
• future tense: will inmate
• perfect tense: have inmated
• continuous tense: is inmating
• singular: inmate
• positive degree: inmate
• infinitive: to inmate
• gerund: inmating
• participle: inmated

Origin and Evolution of inmate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inmate' originated from the Latin word 'inmatriculare', which means 'to enroll'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inmate' evolved to refer to a person confined to an institution such as a prison or mental hospital. It is now commonly used to describe a person living in a specific place, such as a resident of a nursing home or a boarding school student.