reformable

Definition of Reformable in English :

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Adjective

1. redeemable, reformable

susceptible to improvement or reform

Example Sentences:
'a redeemable sinner'

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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Reformable

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verb

1. (transitive)

to improve (an existing institution, law, practice, etc) by alteration or correction of abuses

2.

to give up or cause to give up a reprehensible habit or immoral way of life

3. chemistry

to change the molecular structure of (a hydrocarbon) to make it suitable for use as petrol by heat, pressure, and the action of catalysts

noun

4.

an improvement or change for the better, esp as a result of correction of legal or political abuses or malpractices

5.

a principle, campaign, or measure aimed at achieving such change

6.

improvement of morals or behaviour, esp by giving up some vice

Reformable

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verb transitive

1.

to make better by removing faults and defects; correct

to reform a calendar

2.

a.

to make better by putting a stop to abuses or malpractices or by introducing better procedures, etc.

b.

to put a stop to (abuses, etc.)

3.

to cause or persuade (a person) to give up misconduct and behave better

4. Chemistry

to heat (petroleum products) under pressure, with or without catalysts, to produce cracking and a greater yield of gasoline or an improved octane number

verb intransitive

5.

to become better in behavior

noun

6.

a correction of faults or evils, as in government or society; social or political improvement

7.

an improvement in character and conduct; reformation

8.

a movement aimed at removing political or social abuses

adjective

9. US; [R-]

designating or of a movement in Judaism that attempts to make rational thought compatible with historical Judaism, stressing its ethical aspects and not requiring strict observance of traditional Orthodox ritual

Reformable

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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: reform the tax code.

2.

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

b. To put an end to (an abuse or wrong).

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

4. Chemistry To subject (hydrocarbons) to cracking.

v.intr.

To change for the better.

n.

1. Action to improve or correct what is wrong or defective in something: health care reform.

2. An instance of this; an improvement: reforms in education.

adj.

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

2. Reform Of or relating to Reform Judaism.

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