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Definition of reformulation

reformulation

/ˌriːˌfɔːr.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
re · for · mu · la · tion
Plural:reformulations
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Adjective:reformulative
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reformulation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of stating, expressing, or structuring an idea, theory, or policy in a new or revised way, or the resulting revised statement.

Example

"The committee proposed a careful reformulation of the university's admissions policy to make the criteria more transparent."

2

The process of altering the chemical composition, ingredients, or recipe of a manufactured product, medication, or foodstuff, or a product created by this process.

Example

"A recent reformulation of the popular cereal significantly reduced its sugar and sodium content."

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• Rhymes for reformulation

• Nearby Words

reformer
reformist
reformulate
reformulation
refortify
refound
refract

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'reformulate' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'formula' (diminutive of 'forma', meaning 'shape' or 'model').

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