reformation
An improvement in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etcAn improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.
» The Reformation as well as the subsequent Counter-Reformation had an important influence on the development of Hungarian literature.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.
рефо́рмаrefórma
improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs
(countable, uncountable)Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.
Examples
2 sentencesThe Reformation as well as the subsequent Counter-Reformation had an important influence on the development of Hungarian literature.
Happy Reformation Day!
deAlles Gute zum Reformationstag!
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English reformacioun, reformation, from Middle French reformation and Latin reFrom Middle English reformacioun, reformation, from Middle French reformation and Latin refōrmātiō, refōrmātiōnis (“reform, change”), from refōrmō (“transform, reshape”), from re- + fōrmō (“shape, form”). By surface analysis, reform + -ation.
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Forms
plural: reformations| Singular | reformation |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches:Protestant Reformation
- rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course:reclamation
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable