Reformulated: meaning, definitions and examples

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reformulated

 

[ riːˈfɔːrmjʊˌleɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

linguistic change

Reformulated refers to the act of expressing something in a different way, often for clarity or improvement. It involves altering the structure or wording of a statement, theory, or equation while retaining the original meaning. This process is essential in various fields such as science, language, and communication to enhance understanding and effectiveness. It can also imply changes to existing ideas to adapt to new perspectives or findings.

Synonyms

adjusted, rephrased, restructured, reworded

Examples of usage

  • The researcher reformulated the hypothesis to include recent data.
  • She reformulated her argument to make it more persuasive.
  • The chef reformulated the recipe for a healthier option.

Translations

Translations of the word "reformulated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reformulado

🇮🇳 पुनः स्वरूपित

🇩🇪 reformuliert

🇮🇩 diformulasikan

🇺🇦 переформульований

🇵🇱 zreformułowany

🇯🇵 再定義された

🇫🇷 reformulé

🇪🇸 reformulado

🇹🇷 yeniden formüle edilmiş

🇰🇷 재정의된

🇸🇦 إعادة صياغتها

🇨🇿 přeformulovaný

🇸🇰 preformulovaný

🇨🇳 重新表述的

🇸🇮 preformuliran

🇮🇸 endurskrifað

🇰🇿 қайта формулаланған

🇬🇪 ახალი ფორმულირება

🇦🇿 təkrar formalaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 reformulado

Word origin

The word 'reformulate' originates from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'anew', combined with the base word 'formulate', which itself comes from the late 19th century. 'Formulate' is derived from the Latin 'formulatus', the past participle of 'formulare', meaning 'to form' or 'to shape'. The incorporation of 're-' into 'formulate' suggests an act of shaping or constructing something once again, thus indicating a modification or an alternative presentation. This term has gained traction in academic, scientific, and professional circles where precision in language and ideas is crucial. As knowledge and perspectives evolve, the need for reformulating concepts to clarify, update, or enhance information becomes increasingly significant.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,566, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.