Reformatory

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfɔːrməˌtɔːri/

Definitions of reformatory

noun a place, especially a prison or school, where people are sent to be reformed or rehabilitated

Example Sentences

A1 A reformatory is a place where young offenders are sent to be rehabilitated.

A2 The judge sentenced the teenager to a reformatory for his crimes.

B1 The reformatory aims to provide education and counseling to help inmates reintegrate into society.

B2 The reformatory has implemented new programs to reduce recidivism rates among its residents.

C1 The reformatory's facilities have been upgraded to better accommodate the needs of the inmates.

C2 The reformatory has a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes vocational training and therapy sessions.

Examples of reformatory in a Sentence

formal The judge sentenced the young offender to a reformatory for rehabilitation.

informal They sent him to the reformatory to straighten him out.

slang He got busted and ended up in the reform school.

figurative The workshop was like a reformatory for old ideas, transforming them into innovative solutions.

Grammatical Forms of reformatory

• past tense: reformatted
• plural: reformatories
• comparative: more reformatory
• superlative: most reformatory
• present tense: reforms
• future tense: will reformat
• perfect tense: have reformatted
• continuous tense: is reformatting
• singular: reformatory
• positive degree: reformatory
• infinitive: reformat
• gerund: reformatting
• participle: reformatted

Origin and Evolution of reformatory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reformatory' originated from the Latin word 'reformatio', which means 'restoration' or 'renewal'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to signify spiritual renewal, the term 'reformatory' later evolved to refer to institutions or facilities for the rehabilitation of individuals, especially young offenders.