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institutionalised

in·sti·tu·tion·al·ize
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-sti-too-shuh-nl-ahyz, -tyoo-]
    • /ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌaɪz, -ˈtyu-/
    • /ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.ə.laɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sti-too-shuh-nl-ahyz, -tyoo-]
    • /ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌaɪz, -ˈtyu-/

Definitions of institutionalised word

  • verb with object institutionalised to make institutional. 1
  • verb with object institutionalised to make into or treat as an institution: the danger of institutionalizing racism. 1
  • verb with object institutionalised to place or confine in an institution, especially one for the care of mental illness, alcoholism, etc. 1
  • noun institutionalised Simple past tense and past participle of institutionalise. 1
See all 4 definitions of institutionalised

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Origin of institutionalised

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; institutional + -ize

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Parts of speech for Institutionalised

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Institutionalised

institutionalised popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

institutionalised usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for institutionalised

adjective institutionalised

  • established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
  • existing — In existence or operation at the time under consideration; current.
  • long-standing — existing or occurring for a long time: a longstanding feud.
  • traditional — of or relating to tradition.
  • entrenched — (of an attitude, habit, or belief) Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.
All 6 Synonyms of institutionalised

Antonyms for institutionalised

adjective institutionalised

  • innovative — tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.
Just one Antonym for institutionalised

Top questions with institutionalised

  • when communicated institutionalised stereotypes become?
  • what does institutionalised mean?

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