reformation
Meanings
Plural: reformations
Noun
- 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
- 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
- rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course
- 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.
- Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.
- Alternative form of re-formation.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English reformacioun, reformation, from Middle French reformation and Latin refōrmātiō, refōrmātiōnis (“reform, change”), from refōrmō (“transform, reshape”), from re- + fōrmō (“shape, form”).
Synonyms
Protestant Reformation, reclamation
Scrabble Score: 16
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