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Definition of reformulate

reformulate

/ˌriːˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
re · for · mu · late
Past Simple:reformulated
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Past Participle:reformulated
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Present Participle:reformulating
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reformulate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To state, express, or develop an idea, plan, or system again in a different or improved way.

Example

"After reviewing the initial survey data, the researchers had to reformulate their primary hypothesis."

2

To alter the chemical composition, recipe, or ingredients of a substance or commercial product.

Example

"The cosmetics company decided to reformulate its popular moisturizer to remove synthetic fragrances."

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• Rhymes for reformulate

• Nearby Words

reformatory
reformer
reformist
reformulate
reformulation
refortify
refound

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by combining the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') with 'formulate', which derives from the Latin 'formula' (a diminutive of 'forma', meaning 'form' or 'rule').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reformulate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reformulate
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