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 | ||