reformational
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7.5
- adjective
- /ˌriːfərˈmeɪʃənl/
- The reformational movement in the church aimed to address social issues through faith and action.
Examples
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Boahen's reformational themes and injunctions, as well as his earnest presentation, were in the best tradition of the "muscular Christianity" that provided the moral background for mission education in Anglophone Africa.
Academic text (1991) -
Kenneth Neil Cukier, a technology correspondent for The Economist in London, was quoted as applauding participatory journalism as a "reformational movement" within the media.
Academic text (2016) -
The reformational ideas of the 16th century transformed the way people viewed religion and society.
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Her speech about the reformational impact of technology on education inspired many to seek change.
How Reformist
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Surface Forms
Morphology
reformational = reformation (semi-transparent) = re + form + ation + al
The adjective is a straightforward formation from the noun 'reformation' with '-al' meaning 'relating to'.
Etymology
Reformational comes from re- 'again' and form 'shape', and the related word reform means 'to change for the better'. So reformational describes ideas or actions that try to bring about a big religious or social change.