Main Entry:

ref·or·ma·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌre-fər-ˈmā-shən\

Function:

noun

Date:

15th century

1: the act of reforming : the state of being reformed2capitalized : a 16th century religious movement marked ultimately by rejection or modification of some Roman Catholic doctrine and practice and establishment of the Protestant churches

— ref·or·ma·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective