institutional
UK: ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl | US: ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl
adj. relating to or characteristic of an institution
adj. established as part of a formal or organized system
adj. (often derogatory) overly rigid or bureaucratic
The word "institutional" derives from the Latin institutio (meaning "arrangement, custom"), which stems from instituere ("to set up, establish"). The morpheme "institution" entered English via Old French, retaining its core meaning of a formal organization or established practice. The suffix "-al" (from Latin -alis) converts the noun into an adjective, implying "pertaining to." Over time, "institutional" acquired connotations of rigidity, reflecting critiques of bureaucratic systems.
The hospital follows strict institutional protocols for patient care.
Critics argue that the education system has become too institutional.
She works in institutional research at the university.
The prison's institutional environment felt oppressive.
Institutional reforms are needed to address systemic corruption.