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Reformable

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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.

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

re·forma·bili·ty n.
re·forma·ble adj.
re·former n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.reformable - susceptible to improvement or reform; "a redeemable sinner"
corrigible - capable of being corrected or set right; "a corrigible defect"; "a corrigible prisoner"


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