riformarsi

Riformarsi is an Italian reflexive verb meaning to reform oneself or to take on a new form. It can refer to personal change, to an organization or system that redefines itself, or to a physical or natural process in which something acquires a new shape or structure. The term conveys a sense of deliberate adjustment in response to new conditions, norms, or information.

In everyday language, riformarsi often describes personal development or moral and behavioral changes: a person may decide to reform themselves after a crisis or to adopt more responsible or virtuous conduct. In political, social, or organizational contexts, it denotes internal changes aimed at improving effectiveness or aligning with new goals, for example a party or institution reforming its rules, leadership, or strategy. The verb can also be used in a more general sense to indicate adaptation to new circumstances, technologies, or environments. Additionally, in scientific or material contexts, riformarsi can describe something that regains or acquires a new form, such as crystals or other structures re-forming after dissolution or disruption.

Etymology and grammar: riformarsi comes from riformare (to reform) with the reflexive pronoun si. It is a regular -arsi verb, and its ordinary forms include mi riformo, ti riformi, si riforma, ci riformiamo, vi riformate, si riformano; passato prossimo can be mi sono riformato/a, si è riformato/a, etc.

See also: riforma, riformista, riformismo.