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reconstruct

verb

re·​con·​struct ˌrē-kən-ˈstrəkt How to pronounce reconstruct (audio)
reconstructed; reconstructing; reconstructs

transitive verb

1
: to construct again: such as
a
: to build or assemble (something) again
reconstruct a damaged chimney
b
medical : to subject (an organ or part) to surgery to re-form its structure or correct a defect
an athlete with a surgically reconstructed shoulder
2
a
: to re-create or reimagine (something from the past) especially by using information acquired through research
reconstructing a lost civilization
The solution is to reconstruct the vocabularies of vanished ancient languages (so-called protolanguages) by comparing vocabularies of modern languages derived from them. Jared Diamond
b
: to create an accurate reenactment or understanding of (a past occurrence or event, such as an accident) by applying scientific principles and techniques to physical evidence
McDaniel hired the firm to reconstruct a fiery collision in Limestone County several years ago in which two young women were killed when their car was engulfed in flames. John Peck
reconstructible
ˌrē-kən-ˈstrək-tə-bəl How to pronounce reconstruct (audio)
adjective
reconstructive
ˌrē-kən-ˈstrək-tiv How to pronounce reconstruct (audio)
adjective
reconstructor
ˌrē-kən-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce reconstruct (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

After the earthquake, many houses needed to be reconstructed. Archaeologists were able to reconstruct most of the ancient village from their findings. They are attempting to reconstruct the events that led to the bridge's collapse.
Recent Examples on the Web Using a combination of techniques to reconstruct the ancient Nile floodplain, the research team found that Egyptian engineers could have used the Nile's now-dry Khufu branch to move construction materials to the site of the Giza pyramids. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 Why: Part of a $6 million project to reconstruct the avenue with wider sidewalks, better drainage, new pavement and beautification. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022 It’s part of a $44 million project to reconstruct a total of about 11 miles from Stephens Gap Road to Alabama Highway 68 at Exit 205. Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 8 July 2022 Tags that include sensors for pressure, temperature and light have enabled researchers to reconstruct movements through the water and the depth and profile of dives. Stephanie Pain, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2022 His church reaped tens of millions of dollars to reconstruct churches and state financing for religious schools. New York Times, 21 May 2022 Dror Sadot, a spokeswoman for the group, said B’Tselem has begun gathering testimonies from witnesses and may attempt to reconstruct the shooting with videos from the scene. Josef Federman, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 In 1993, her body was exhumed to extract DNA to help determine her age and to send her skull to Michigan State University, where experts were using technology to reconstruct facial features. Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2022 Scientists expanded on a study of megadroughts published in 2018, using tree-ring and weather data to reconstruct soil moisture levels through time. Julia Musto, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reconstruct was in 1762

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