Reform
/rɪˈfɔːrm/noun
To make changes in something in order to improve it.
Did you know?In medieval contexts, 'reform' was often associated with moral renewal and spiritual awakening, linking change with divine will.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
reformatio
“restoration or renewal, derived from 're-' (again) + 'formare' (to form)”
Old French
Old French
reformacion
“the act of reforming or improving something, especially in a religious context”
Middle English
Middle English
reformacion
“the process of reforming, particularly in relation to societal and religious practices”
Modern English
English
reform
“to change or improve by correcting faults or removing abuses”