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re-formation

Syllables: re·for·ma·tionUK/ˌɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/US/ˌɹifɔɹˈmeɪʃən/

re-formation noun: a new formation (a subsequent coming together of the elements of a former grouping).

Noun

re-formation (plural re-formations)

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

Forms of re-formation

pluralre-formations
alternative formreformation

Origin of re-formation

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

Words that rhyme with re-formation

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Questions about re-formation

What does re-formation mean?
Re-formation means a new formation (a subsequent coming together of the elements of a former grouping).
What part of speech is re-formation?
Re-formation is a noun.
How do you pronounce re-formation?
Re-formation is pronounced /ˌɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/ (UK).
What is the plural of re-formation?
The plural of re-formation is re-formations.

Words near re-formation in the dictionary

  1. re-fermented
  2. re-fermenting
  3. re-ferments
  4. re-file
  5. re-form
  6. re-formation
  7. re-formations
  8. re-formed
  9. re-forming
  10. re-forms
  11. re-frame

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