pre-reformation

ref·or·ma·tion

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ref-er-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ref-er-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of pre-reformation word

noun pre-reformation the act of reforming; state of being reformed. 1
noun pre-reformation (initial capital letter) the religious movement in the 16th century that had for its object the reform of the Roman Catholic Church, and that led to the establishment of the Protestant churches. 1

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Origin of pre-reformation

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English reformacion < Latin refōrmātiōn- (stem of refōrmātiō), equivalent to refōrmāt(us) (past participle of refōrmāre to reform) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Pre-reformation

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pre-reformation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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