reconstruct

verb re·con·struct \ ˌrē-kən-ˈstrəkt \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

Definition of reconstruct

transitive verb

: to construct again: such as

a : to establish or assemble again

b : to subject (an organ or part) to surgery to re-form its structure or correct a defect

c : to build up mentally : recreate

reconstructing a lost civilization

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reconstructible

play \ˌrē-kən-ˈstrək-tə-bəl\ adjective

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reconstructive

play \ˌrē-kən-ˈstrək-tiv\ adjective

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reconstructor

play \ˌrē-kən-ˈstrək-tər\ noun

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Examples of reconstruct in a Sentence

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 of reconstruct from the Web

Porter County stands to receive almost $1.6 million in federal matching funds in the coming years to reconstruct three bridges.

— amy lavalley, Post-Tribune, "Bridges in line for repairs get funding source in Porter County," 5 Apr. 2018
With a body reconstructed after several back and knee operations, with an image glued back together after a shattering marital scandal, Woods, now 42, won his last PGA Tour event in 2013 at Firestone South in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

— bill livingston, cleveland.com, "Masters 2018: Tiger Woods and the ghosts of Masters past -- Bill Livingston," 5 Apr. 2018
Authorities said Illinois State Police were called in to attempt to reconstruct the events of the crash.

— vikki ortiz healy, chicagotribune.com, "Authorities release names of 2 victims in fatal Bellwood ambulance crash," 3 Apr. 2018
The historical society’s expansion campaign includes plans to reconstruct the Phinehas Lewis House on the Elijah Lewis property.

— jordan otero sisson, Courant Community, "Farmington Historical Society Purchases Elijah Lewis House For New Headquarters," 2 Apr. 2018
Another team of investigators is trying to reconstruct the 24 hours preceding the report of the crash at 3:30 p.m. Monday.

— kale williams, OregonLive.com, "Mystery only deepens of what led to crash, disappearance of Devonte Hart and family," 30 Mar. 2018
He is expected to soon undergo several more eye surgeries as doctors continue to reconstruct his face.

— bree burkitt, azcentral, "Aunt of boy hurt in Bartlett Lake hit-and-run: Arrest brings relief but no fix," 16 Mar. 2018
This time capsule status has allowed a group of researchers to use Sranan to reconstruct details about migration to the colony from England in the 1600s.

— cathleen o'grady, Ars Technica, "Linguistic time capsule in South America sheds light on human migration," 14 Mar. 2018
The concept reflects the work of a designer—the act of cutting, splicing and reconstructing materials and fabrics to create a new personality and identity with them.

— lauren alexis fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Things Got Weird At Gucci's Fall 2018 Show," 21 Feb. 2018

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