reconstitute

verb

re·​con·​sti·​tute (ˌ)rē-ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌtüt How to pronounce reconstitute (audio)
-ˌtyüt
reconstituted; reconstituting; reconstitutes

transitive verb

: to constitute again or anew
especially : to restore to a former condition by adding water
reconstitution noun

Examples of reconstitute in a Sentence

They have plans to reconstitute the bankrupt company.
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Public health professionals previously told ABC News that, traditionally, only a CDC director would be able to reconstitute ACIP. Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 July 2025 Still, the regime will have a daunting task reconstituting whatever is left of its nuclear program. Dan De Luce, NBC news, 28 June 2025 Tehran must now reconstitute its nuclear program under threat. David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 An unsuccessful attempt on Fordow would not just position Iran to reconstitute its nuclear program quickly. Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for reconstitute

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reconstitute was in 1759

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“Reconstitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconstitute. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

reconstitute

verb
re·​con·​sti·​tute (ˈ)rē-ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌt(y)üt How to pronounce reconstitute (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce reconstitute (audio)
reconstituted; reconstituting
: to constitute again or anew
especially : to restore to a former condition by adding liquid
reconstituted blood plasma

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