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punitive vs penitentiary

penitentiary vs punitive

punitive is not a noun while penitentiary is a noun.

punitive and penitentiary both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
punitive No Yes No No
penitentiary Yes Yes No No
punitive (noun) penitentiary (noun)
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
punitive (adjective) penitentiary (adjective)
inflicting punishment showing or constituting penance
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
Difference between punitive and penitentiary

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