reformation
Translation
reformation, improvement, the Reformation
Examples
The country is in need of economic reformation.
The country is in need of economic reformation.
The Reformation was a major movement in Western Christianity.
The Reformation was a major movement in Western Christianity.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ~)) the improvement or amendment of what is wrong The reformation of the system is necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: improvement, restructuring, amendment
Etymology
From the verb 'reform' plus the suffix '-ation', which denotes an action or process. The act of reforming.
Memory Tips
Think of the historical 'Reformation' to remember the meaning of a major change or improvement.