INSTITUTIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Institutions.
How to pronounce institutions:
US
Institutions - as a noun
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
establishmentHypernyms (Closely Related)
organisationorganizationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
establishmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society
Example: "The institution of marriage"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
customtraditionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Example: "She looked forward to her initiation as an adult"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
creationfoundationfoundinginitiationinnovationinstaurationintroductionoriginationHypernyms (Closely Related)
beginningcommencementstartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asyluminsane asylummental homemental hospitalmental institutionpsychiatric hospitalHypernyms (Closely Related)
hospitalinfirmaryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Many educational institutions provide scholarships for students."
"The government is taking steps to reform financial institutions."
"Universities are important institutions for higher education."
"The new law aims to regulate financial institutions more effectively."
"Religious institutions play a significant role in many communities."
Word Game Points
Is INSTITUTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, institutions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INSTITUTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is INSTITUTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, institutions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINSTITUTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is INSTITUTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, institutions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINSTITUTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.