re-formation

re·for·ma·tion
UK/ˌɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/US/ˌɹifɔɹˈmeɪʃən/

noun

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

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regeneration
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Meanings

nounre-formation (plural re-formations)

plural re-formations · alternative reformation

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

Synonyms & antonyms

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

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regeneration
Broader
reconstruction
Also see
regeneration

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

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

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Translations

Italian riformazione
  • riformazionesubsequent coming together

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with re-formation

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Cite this entry
APA

re-formation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/re-formation

MLA

“re-formation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/re-formation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “re-formation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/re-formation.

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