recreational
UK[ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl]US[ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl]
adj
relating to or used for enjoyable activities done for pleasure when one is not working.
adj
(of a drug) taken occasionally for enjoyment, not to treat a medical condition or for addiction.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
creation
al
re
again
creation
the act of making something
al
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'recreational' is built upon the noun 'recreation', which entered english in the late 14th century from latin 'recreationem', meaning 'restoration to health' or 'refreshment'. the latin term itself is derived from the verb 'recreare', meaning 'to create again, renew, or restore', a compound of the prefix 're-' ('again') and 'creare' ('to create, produce'). the core concept evolved from the literal idea of physical or mental restoration through leisure to its modern sense of activities engaged in for refreshment and pleasure. the suffix '-al' was added to form the adjective, describing anything pertaining to this kind of refreshing activity.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + creation (the act of making something) + al (adjective suffix)
re- (latin prefix, meaning 'again'); creation (from latin 'creatio', the act of making or producing); -al (latin adjectival suffix, meaning 'pertaining to').
Examples
the park offers a wide range of recreational facilities, including tennis courts and a swimming pool.
recreational boating is very popular along the coast during the summer months.
the use of certain drugs for recreational purposes is illegal and dangerous.