Institutional

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of an institution.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənl/
• Respelling: in-stuh-TOO-shuh-nl (with "in" as in "tin," "stuh" as in "sofa," "TOO" as in "too," "shuh" as in "cushion," and "nl" as in "final")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/
• Respelling: in-stuh-TYOO-shuh-nl (with "in" as in "tin," "stuh" as in "sofa," "TYOO" as in "tube," "shuh" as in "cushion," and "nl" as in "final")

In both dialects, "institutional" places the primary stress on the fourth syllable, "TOO" (American) or "TYOO" (British). The pronunciation focuses on the clear articulation of "in-stuh-TOO-shuh-nl" (American) and "in-stuh-TYOO-shuh-nl" (British).

Etymology

Derived from "institution" (an established order or mode of procedure) with the suffix "-al" indicating relation or pertaining to.

Derivatives

• Institution (noun)
• Institutionalize (verb)
• Institutionalization (noun)
• Institutionally (adverb)
• Institutionalism (noun)

Synonyms

• Organizational
• Systematic
• Bureaucratic

Antonyms

• Informal
• Unofficial
• Non-systematic

Usage

"Institutional" is used to describe aspects related to established organizations or systems, including their structures, practices, and norms. It can refer to the formal and bureaucratic nature of these organizations.

Related Terms

• Establishment
• Framework
• Corporation
• Entity
• Regulatory

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Institutional (Adjective, General): Pertaining to an institution or institutions.
  • Example: "Institutional policies are designed to ensure consistency and fairness within the organization."

• Institutional (Adjective, Structural): Characteristic of or appropriate to an institution, especially in terms of organization and operation.
  • Example: "The building's institutional design is functional but lacks aesthetic appeal."

• Institutional (Adjective, Norms): Relating to established laws, practices, or customs within an institution.
  • Example: "Institutional racism refers to discriminatory practices embedded within societal structures."

Note: The term "institutional" is often used to highlight the established, organized nature of something, in contrast to the individual or the ad hoc.