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Institutional: Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：established as a norm (institutional)
institutional
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/
adj.
Used to describe practices or ideas that have become a fixed and accepted part of a society or organization.
established as a norm
➕
/ɪˈstæblɪʃt æz ə nɔːrm/
adj.
Describes something that has become an accepted, fixed part of a society or organization, often through long-standing practice or tradition.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'institutio' (< 'instituere' 'to establish') + '-al'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'in' + 'statute' + 'ional': something that's 'in the statute' as a fixed rule.
📖 Example
After years of trying to quit smoking on his own, he finally sought help through an institutional program offered by his company.
After years of trying to quit smoking on his own, he finally sought help through an institutional program offered by his company.
🔗 Collocations
institutional framework – the underlying structure of an organization's systems and rules
institutional change – changes to long-established practices within an organization
institutional memory – the collective knowledge and experience retained by an organization over time
🔄 Synonyms
established (adj.) – Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
conventional (adj.) – Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
systemic (adj.) – Relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part.
🚫 Antonyms
unconventional (adj.) – Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.
informal (adj.) – Not formal or official; casual.
ad hoc (adj.) – Created or done for a particular purpose as necessary, without being planned in advance.
🌱 Derivatives
institutionally (adv.) – In a way that relates to an institution or institutions.
institutionalize (v.) – To make something an established part of a system or organization.
institutionalization (n.) – The process of making something an established practice.
📖 Cultural Story
Entered English in the 14th century from Latin 'institutio' meaning 'established practice'. Modern uses include 'institutional investor' (large-scale financial entity) and 'institutional racism' (systemic bias).
Meaning 2：relating to a large organization (institutional)
institutional
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/
adj.
Related to a large and important organization, like a government, university, or bank.
relating to a large organization
➕
/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ tʊ ə lɑːrdʒ ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
adj.
Connected with a large and important organization, such as a government, university, bank, or hospital, often emphasizing its formal structure and scale.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The new institutional policy at the bank requires all loans to be approved by at least two senior managers.
The new institutional policy at the bank requires all loans to be approved by at least two senior managers.
🔗 Collocations
institutional investor – a large organization, such as a pension fund or insurance company, that invests substantial sums of money
institutional review board – a committee that reviews and approves research involving human subjects in universities and hospitals
institutional capacity – the ability of an organization to perform its functions effectively and sustainably
🔄 Synonyms
organizational (adj.) – Relating to the way in which something is organized or arranged.
corporate (adj.) – Relating to a large company or group.
bureaucratic (adj.) – Relating to a system of government or management that is rigid, official, and often slow.
🚫 Antonyms
individual (adj.) – Relating to a single person or thing, rather than a group.
personal (adj.) – Belonging to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else.
small-scale (adj.) – Relating to or involving small numbers or limited scope.
🌱 Derivatives
institutionally (adv.) – In a way that relates to an institution or institutions.
institutionalize (v.) – To place someone in an institution for care or to make something part of an organization.
institutionalization (n.) – The process of placing someone in an institution or making something an established practice.
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