Penitentiary vs Penitentary
Understand why "penitentiary" is correct and "penitentary" is incorrect.
penitentary
Incorrect spelling - ""Penitentary"" is a misspelling.
"penitentary" is a common misspelling of "penitentiary". Always use "penitentiary" when referring to the correct word.
penitentiary
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Penitentiary" is a prison or correctional facility.
Definition of penitentiary
"penitentiary": "Penitentiary" is a prison or correctional facility.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for penitentiary
- • prison
- • jail
Usage Examples
"Correct:" He was sent to the penitentiary.
"Correct:" A federal penitentiary.
"Correct:" Escaped from penitentiary.
"Correct:" Life in penitentiary.
"Incorrect:" He was sent to penitentary.
"Incorrect:" A penitentary inmate.
Notes:
- • Derived from Latin.
- • Contains 'penitent'.
- • Legal term.
- • Commonly misspelled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Penitentiary.
Q: Is penitentary correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: Prison.
Q: Error reason?
A: Missing syllable.
Summary
Penitentiary is correct; it refers to a prison. Penitentary is a common misspelling.