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Added 8 October 2026

reform

/ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ noun

In Latin: refōrma, reformātiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about reform at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
The elections need to undergo a serious reform.

verb

To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.
to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal
To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.
It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform.
To form again or in a new configuration.
This product contains reformed meat.

Origin

From Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin reformo, reformare. As a noun since 1660s, from French réforme.

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