reformation
1 synonym for reformation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A significant change intended to improve a system, institution, or practice.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use reformation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the Protestant Reformation
call for reformation
Etymology
From Latin reformatio, from reformare ("to reshape"). Historically capitalized when referring to the 16th-century religious movement.
Full origin of reformation →Frequently asked questions
What does “reformation” mean?
The word “reformation” means a significant change intended to improve a system, institution, or practice. In plain terms, a major improving change to something, or (capitalized) the historical Protestant Reformation.
How do you pronounce “reformation”?
“Reformation” is pronounced reh-fuh-MAY-shuhn (/ˌɹɛfɚˈmeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “reformation” in a sentence?
Here is “reformation” used in a sentence: “The scandal led to a major reformation of the department's policies.”
What part of speech is “reformation”?
Depending on how it is used, “reformation” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “reformation” come from?
The word “reformation” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Latin. From Latin reformatio, from reformare ("to reshape"). Historically capitalized when referring to the 16th-century religious movement.
Is “reformation” a common word?
“Reformation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “reformation” have?
“Reformation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a significant change intended to improve a system, institution, or practice.
