re-formation

noun

re-formation

noun

UK /ˌɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/ · US /ˌɹifɔɹˈmeɪʃən/

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

1

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

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