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penitential vs penitentiary

penitentiary vs penitential

penitential is not a noun while penitentiary is a noun.

penitential and penitentiary both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penitential No Yes No No
penitentiary Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, penitential and penitentiary are synonyms defined as:
  • penitential and penitentiary: showing or constituting penance
penitential (noun) penitentiary (noun)
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
penitential (adjective) penitentiary (adjective)
showing or constituting penance showing or constituting penance
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
Difference between penitential and penitentiary

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