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reformatory vs borstal

borstal vs reformatory

reformatory and borstal both are nouns.

reformatory is an adjective but borstal is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reformatory Yes Yes No No
borstal Yes No No No
As nouns, borstal is a hyponym of reformatory; that is, borstal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reformatory:
  • reformatory: correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
  • borstal: formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison
reformatory (noun) borstal (noun)
correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison
reformatory (adjective) borstal (adjective)
tending to reform
Difference between reformatory and borstal

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