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recidivistic, a. Chiefly N. Amer. Brit. |rɪˌsɪdɪˈvɪstɪk|, U.S. |rəˌsɪdəˈvɪstɪk|, |riˌsɪdəˈvɪstɪk| [‹ recidivist n. + -ic suffix; compare -istic suffix. Compare earlier recidivous adj., recidivist adj.] Of or relating to a recidivist; tending to relapse or reoffend. Also in extended use: retrogressive.
1890Amer. Jrnl. Psychol. 3 388 Is recidivation to be assumed if the new and former criminal act lie in the same penal grade?.. Should recidivistic superannuation be admitted? 1935–6Jrnl. Amer. Inst. Criminal Law & Criminol. 26 370 To curb whatever recidivistic tendencies may exist. 1979Washington Post 25 Jan. c9/5 The need for additional secure penal facilities to incarcerate hard-core, recidivistic and other serious criminal offenders. 2000New Statesman 30 Oct. 44/1 Other bands have reunited under a recidivistic blend of nostalgia and cashing-in. 2006A. Raine Crime & Schizophrenia i. 3 Reducing recidivistic crime. |