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/rɪˈfɔrmətɪv/ · re.form.a.tive
adjective
  1. Having the power or tendency to reform or improve something. The reformative influence of the new teacher helped the students to behave better.
noun
  1. A process or action that has the power to reform or improve something. The reformative process of rehabilitation helped the prisoner to become a productive member of society.

Synonyms

reformistredemptivecorrectiveameliorativeimprovingrenewingregenerativerestorative

Antonyms

degenerativedeterioratingcorruptingharmfuldamagingdestructive
Did you know? The word 'reformative' has been used in various contexts, including education, psychology, and social work, to describe the process of helping individuals or groups to change and improve their behavior or circumstances.

Related terms

reformreformistreformulationreformulationredemptioncorrectionamelioration
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026