reformable

re·form  (r-fôrm)

v. re·formed, re·form·ing, re·forms

v.tr.

1. To improve by alteration, correction of error, or removal of defects; put into a better form or condition.

2.

a. To abolish abuse or malpractice in: reform the government.

b. To put an end to (a wrong). See Synonyms at correct.

3. To cause (a person) to give up harmful or immoral practices; persuade to adopt a better way of life.

v.intr.

To change for the better.

n.

1. A change for the better; an improvement.

2. Correction of evils, abuses, or errors.

3. Action to improve social or economic conditions without radical or revolutionary change.

adj.

1. Relating to or favoring reform: a reform candidate for mayor.

2. Reform Of or relating to Reform Judaism.

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[Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin refrmre : re-, re- + frmre, to shape (from frma, form).]

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re·forma·bili·ty n.

re·forma·ble adj.

re·former n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

reformable - susceptible to improvement or reform; "a redeemable sinner" redeemable corrigible - capable of being corrected or set right; "a corrigible defect"; "a corrigible prisoner"

Translations

reformable

adj person, conduct → besserungsfähig