English Explanatory Dictionary

re-formation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɹifɔɹˈmeɪʃən/

Word forms

re-formation re-formations reformation

Etymology

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

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