# reformation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɹɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #14,398

## Definitions
1. An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.
2. Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.

## Etymology
From Middle English reformacioun, reformation, from Middle French reformation and Latin refōrmātiō, refōrmātiōnis (“reform, change”), from refōrmō (“transform, reshape”), from re- + fōrmō (“shape, form”). By surface analysis, reform + -ation.

## Common misspellings (17)
`erformation`, `refformation`, `refomration`, `reforamtion`, `reformaiton`, `reformasion`, `reformatino`, `reformationn`, `reformatoin`, `reformattion`, `reformmation`, `reformtaion`, `reforrmation`, `refromation`, `reofrmation`, `rfeormation`, `rreformation`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/reformation