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reformative

/ɹəˈfɔɹmətɪv/ adj

That serves to reform or correct

Word Origin From Latin formare 'to shape' and forma 'shape' — so reformative literally means 'shaping again.' The re- prefix gives the sense of doing it over, and the -ative suffix turns it into an adjective meaning 'tending to.' The same root gives us transform (shape across), conform (shape together), and inform (shape the mind).

adj That serves to reform or correct

The prison's reformative programs have significantly reduced recidivism rates.

(形容词) 改革性的；改造性的；矫正性的

监狱的改造计划显著降低了再犯率。

(adjetivo) Que sirve para reformar o corregir.

Los programas reformativos de la prisión han reducido significativamente las tasas de reincidencia.

(adjectif) réformateur; correctif [Qui vise à réformer ou à corriger.]

Les programmes réformateurs de la prison ont réduit significativement les taux de récidive.

(Adjektiv) reformatorisch; bessernd; korrigierend [Dazu dienend, etwas zu verbessern, zu korrigieren oder zu reformieren.]

Die **reformative** Programme des Gefängnisses haben die Rückfallquote deutlich gesenkt.

(形容詞) 改心や矯正を促す働きのある。改善に役立つさま。

刑務所の更生プログラムは、再犯率を大幅に低下させた。

(adjetivo) reformador; corretivo; reformativo [Que serve para reformar ou corrigir.]

Os programas ressocializadores da prisão reduziram significativamente as taxas de reincidência.

Synonyms: corrective remedial reformatory ameliorative rectifying improving reformist Antonyms: corruptive degenerative deteriorative
Word parts: re + form + ative

Related words

formation formal formality formulate information

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