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Synonyms & Similar Words
reorganized
revamped
renewed
restored
rehabilitated
restructured
modified
altered
changed
transformed
converted
amended
corrected
improved
perfected
refined
redeveloped
revised
updated
upgraded
renovated
overhauled
remade
reborn
regenerated
reconstituted
reformatted
Meaning of Reformed
The primary meaning of the word "Reformed" is to change or improve something, especially a system, organization, or person, to make it better or more effective.
Definitions
- Made or become better or more acceptable through change or improvement
- Changed in form or character, especially in a way that is considered to be an improvement
- Having given up or abandoned a particular habit, activity, or way of life, especially one that is considered to be bad or undesirable
Etymology of Reformed
The word "Reformed" comes from the Old French word "reformer", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "formare" (meaning "to form")
Historically, the term "Reformed" was used to describe the Protestant Reformation, a 16th-century movement that aimed to reform the Catholic Church
Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including personal transformation and institutional change
Example Uses
- The company has been reformed to make it more efficient and competitive
- She has reformed her ways and now leads a healthier lifestyle
- The government has introduced reforms to reduce poverty and inequality
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unreformed
unchanged
unaltered
unchanged
unreconstructed
unregenerate
unchanged
unaffected
unamended
uncorrected
unimproved
unchanged
static
stagnant
unchanged
deteriorated
degenerated
worsened
corrupted