institutional

adjective

in·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al ˌin(t)-stə-ˈt(y)ü-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce institutional (audio)
1
: of or relating to an institution
institutional knowledge
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to institutions
bland institutional cooking
institutional green walls
institutionally adverb

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Decarbonization demands new grids and supply chains, which require cross-border financing and institutional trust. Jessica Jurkschat, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025 But is this proposal an institutional investment into a private company with an equity component? Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Diana Olick, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025 Today, her steady hand, institutional knowledge and loyalty continue to guide the Tennessean and inspire her colleagues. Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for institutional

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of institutional was in 1617

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“Institutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/institutional. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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