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reconstruct

/ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/
re · con · struct
Adjective:reconstructive
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Past Simple:reconstructed
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Past Participle:reconstructed
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Present Participle:reconstructing
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reconstruct Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To build, assemble, or form something again after it has been damaged, destroyed, or altered.

Example

"Architects worked for over a decade to reconstruct the historic cathedral after the devastating fire."

2

To establish or form a detailed account or impression of a past event, crime, or extinct language by piecing together available evidence.

Example

"Investigators used witness testimonies and forensic evidence to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the accident."

3

To reorganize or thoroughly reform an institution, system, or financial structure.

Example

"The new board of directors voted to reconstruct the company's management hierarchy to improve efficiency."

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• Rhymes for reconstruct

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reconsideration
reconstitute
reconstitution
reconstruct
reconstructable
reconstruction
reconstructive

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') and 'construct', which derives from the Latin 'construere' ('to heap together' or 'to build').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reconstruct. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reconstruct
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