English adjective: reformatory | |||
1. | reformatory tending to reform | ||
Samples | Reformative and rehabilitative agencies. Reformatory punishment. | ||
Synonyms | reformative | ||
Similar | helpful | ||
Antonyms | unhelpful | ||
English noun: reformatory | |||
1. | reformatory (artifact) correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders | ||
Synonyms | reform school, training school | ||
Broader (hypernym) | correctional institution | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | borstal | ||