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re-formation

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˌɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/
  • US: /ˌɹifɔɹˈmeɪʃən/
  • rhymes with -eɪʃən

1

noun

Meaning 1

A new formation (a subsequent coming together of the elements of a former grouping).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: regeneration

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: reconstruction

History

Etymology

Originally a variant of reformation. In later use also independently from re- + formation, after re-form.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: riformazione — subsequent coming together