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punitory vs penitentiary

penitentiary vs punitory

punitory is not a noun while penitentiary is a noun.

punitory and penitentiary both are adjectives.

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

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