riformava

Riformava is the imperfect indicative form of the Italian verb riformare, meaning to reform or to reorganize. It is used to describe an action of reforming that was ongoing or repeated in the past, rather than a single completed reform.

In terms of grammar, riformava is the third-person singular form of the imperfect tense. It can refer to lui, lei, or Lei (the formal second-person). The full imperfect conjugation of riformare is riformavo, riformavi, riformava, riformavamo, riformavate, riformavano.

Usage of riformava often appears in historical, political, or narrative contexts where the focus is on ongoing reform processes. For example: Durante quel decennio, il governo riformava il sistema sanitario. This conveys that reform was in progress over time rather than a single, completed reform.

Etymology and related forms: riformare derives from Latin reformare, itself from re- (again, back) plus formare (to shape or form). Related nouns and verbs include riforma (reform) and the infinitive riformare. The imperfect form riformava shares the same root and is part of the broader conjugation pattern of regular -are verbs in Italian.

See also: riforma, riformare, imperfetto.