re-formation
re-formation · re-formations
A new formationA new formation (a subsequent coming together of the elements of a former grouping).
UK/ˌɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/US/ˌɹifɔɹˈmeɪʃən/
Meaning
1 sensesA new formation (a subsequent coming together of the elements of a former grouping).
More definitions
- forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Originally a variant of reformation. In later use also independently from re- + formation,Originally a variant of reformation. In later use also independently from re- + formation, after re-form.
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Forms
plural: re-formationsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting:regeneration