English · Word Candidate

institutional

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃə.nəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: institutionals

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution.

Adjective

Examples

Swindon's Model Lodging House was originally designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The 1847-1849 recession led to delays and plan revisions, including smaller windows in the finished structure, resulting in a more 'institutional' appearance.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Instituted by authority.

Adjective

Examples

institutional ruling

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A client that is an organization rather than an individual.

Noun

Examples

Few public relations people have learned to communicate effectively with the funds, meet their needs, and maintain a balance between institutionals and individual round lot holders.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A Chilean senator who is appointed by the president for a term of eight years.

Noun

Examples

The institutionals include four former senior military commanders, one from each of the four branches of the armed forces, selected by the National security Council (Cosena); two former Supreme Court judges and one former comptroller-general, selected by the Supreme Court; and one former interior mi

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “institutional” mean?

Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution.

Is “institutional” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.