reconstruction
reconstruction Lexical Profile
reconstruction Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action or process of rebuilding, repairing, or restoring something after it has been damaged or destroyed.
"The city embarked on an ambitious reconstruction of its historic downtown district after the earthquake."
An impression, model, or re-enactment of a past event, structure, or organism assembled from the available evidence.
"The museum features a life-sized reconstruction of a prehistoric dwelling based on archaeological findings."
American The period in United States history from 1865 to 1877 following the American Civil War, during which the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union (usually capitalized).
"Historians continue to study the constitutional amendments passed during Reconstruction and their lasting impact on civil rights."
A surgical operation performed to restore the form or function of a damaged or defective body part.
"The athlete underwent successful knee ligament reconstruction and returned to competition the following season."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 18th century from the prefix re- ('again') and construction, ultimately deriving from the Latin verb construere ('to pile up together, build').