reformation — the action or process of reforming an institution or practice
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of reforming an institution or practice
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrefərˈmeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The company's reformation included free pizza Fridays and mandatory nap times.
- Martin Luther's 95 Theses sparked the Protestant Reformation.
- The school's reformation turned detention into 'reflection meditation time.'
reformation
NOUN[/ˌrefərˈmeɪʃən/]
the action or process of reforming an institution or practice
the action or process of reforming an institution or practice
Reformation through transformation brings new formation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin reformatio, composed of the prefix re- (again) and the verb formare (to form or shape). It originally meant the act of forming anew or reshaping something into an improved state.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + formatio (a forming, shaping), from formare (to form, shape). The suffix -tion indicates the act or result of the action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's reformation included free pizza Fridays and mandatory nap times.”
“Martin Luther's 95 Theses sparked the Protestant Reformation.”
“The school's reformation turned detention into 'reflection meditation time.'”
“Political reformation often requires strong leadership and public support.”
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