reconstitute

verb

re·​con·​sti·​tute (ˌ)rē-ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌtüt 

-ˌtyüt

reconstituted; reconstituting; reconstitutes

transitive verb

: to constitute again or anew

especially : to restore to a former condition by adding water

reconstitution

(ˌ)rē-ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən 

-ˈtyü-

noun

Examples of reconstitute in a Sentence

They have plans to reconstitute the bankrupt company.

Recent Examples on the Web

In various conversations, partygoers seemed uncertain the dinner could be reconstituted in such a short period of time. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026

Still, Power is holding onto hope that there's enough bipartisan support for foreign aid in Washington that the agency could be reconstituted in some form in the future. — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 3 July 2026

The United States and Israel nonetheless pushed the Army to move faster, warning that Hezbollah was attempting to reconstitute. — Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026

Despite the conflict, Iranian command structures have been reconstituted, decisions continue to be made, and Iran has adapted to sustained pressure. — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reconstitute

• irresolute
• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute

Kids Definition

reconstitute

verb

re·​con·​sti·​tute (ˈ)rē-ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌt(y)üt 

: to return to a former condition by adding water

Medical Definition

reconstitute

transitive verb

re·​con·​sti·​tute (ˈ)rē-ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌt(y)üt 

reconstituted; reconstituting

: to constitute again or anew

especially : to restore to a former condition by adding liquid

reconstituted blood plasma