Reformed
|re/formed|
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/rɪˈfɔrmd/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈfɔːmd/
(reform)
improvement
Etymology
'Reformed' originates from the Latin word 'reformare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'formare' meant 'to form.'
'Reformare' transformed into the Old French word 'reformer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reform' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to form again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'improved or changed for the better.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been changed for the better; improved.
He is a reformed character after attending the rehabilitation program.
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Adjective 2
relating to the Protestant Reformation or its principles.
The Reformed Church follows the teachings of John Calvin.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45