unreformable
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/ˌʌnrɪˈfɔːrməbl/
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/ˌʌnrɪˈfɔːməbl/
(reform)
improvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreformable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reform,' which comes from Latin 'reformare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'formare' meant 'to form.'
Historical Evolution
'reformare' transformed into the Old French word 'reformer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reform.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unreformable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reform' meant 'to form again,' but over time, 'unreformable' evolved to mean 'not capable of being reformed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being reformed or improved.
The system was deemed unreformable due to its deep-rooted issues.
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