Reformowane

Reformowane is a Polish adjective and past participle derived from the verb reformować, meaning that something has been reformed, revised, or restructured. In general usage, it describes entities—laws, institutions, systems, or practices—that have undergone formal reform. The term can function attributively (reformowany system) or predicatively (system został reformowany).

Etymology and grammar: Reformowane originates from the verb reformować, which in turn traces back to Latin reformare. In Polish, it can modify nouns in various genders and numbers, producing forms such as reformowany, reformowana, reformowane, depending on the grammatical agreement with the noun.

Contexts and usage: The word appears across political, administrative, and social contexts to denote changes implemented through reform processes. For example, one might speak of reformowane prawo (reformed law), reformowane instytucje (reformed institutions), or reformowane praktyki (reformed practices). It is a neutral, descriptive term suitable for encyclopedic narration about reforms in history, governance, or public administration.

Religious usage: Reformowane is also encountered in religious contexts, particularly in reference to churches that identify with the Reformed tradition. In Polish, denominations such as Kościół Ewangelicko-Reformowany (Reformed Evangelical Church) incorporate the concept in their name, reflecting the historical and doctrinal lineage associated with the Reformed tradition.

Computing note: In technical contexts, Polish typically uses reformować in the sense of reforming, but “reformowane” is uncommon for describing data or formats. For computing, phrases such as sformatowane (formatted) are standard when referring to reformatting.

See also: reform, reformacja, Kościół Ewangelicko-Reformowany, reformować.