recidivistic
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Likely to do illegal things again after being punished
- adjective
- /ˌrɛsɪdɪˈvɪstɪk/
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reincidente
- The study revealed that recidivistic offenders frequently re-offend within the first year of being released.
Examples
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Many experts agree that recidivistic behavior often stems from a lack of support after release from prison.
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We have recidivistic national policies, particularly with the United States, and new countries in the nuclear club.
Academic text (2002) -
After completing his rehabilitation program, he struggled with his recidivistic tendencies and sought therapy.
Antonyms
How Prone
Surface Forms
recidivistic positive
Morphology
recidivistic = recidivism (opaque) = re + cidiv + istic
The term 'recidivistic' is derived from 'recidivism', which itself is not a transparent derivation for learners unfamiliar with the concept.
Etymology
Recidivistic comes from the Latin parts re- ('again') and cadere ('to fall'), and from recidivus meaning 'falling back'. So to be recidivistic is to 'fall back' into bad behavior or crime after punishment or treatment.