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Substitution vs Reformation - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between substitution and reformation

is that substitution is the act of substituting or the state of being substituted while reformation is an improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs.

As a proper noun Reformation is

the religious movement initiated by Martin Luther in the 16th century to reform the Roman Catholic Church.

substitution

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of substituting or the state of being substituted
  • a substitute or replacement
  • (chemistry) (especially in organic chemistry) the replacement of an atom, or group of atoms, in a compound, with another
  • Derived terms

    * substitution cipher * substitution reaction * substitution rule

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    reformation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs.