reconstruct
verb
re·con·struct
ˌrē-kən-ˈstrəkt 
reconstructed; reconstructing; reconstructs
1
: to construct again: such as
a
: to build or assemble (something) again
reconstruct a damaged chimney
b
medical
: to subject (an organ or part) to surgery to re-form its structure or correct a defect
an athlete with a surgically reconstructed shoulder
2
a
: to re-create or reimagine (something from the past) especially by using information acquired through research
reconstructing a lost civilization
The solution is to reconstruct the vocabularies of vanished ancient languages (so-called protolanguages) by comparing vocabularies of modern languages derived from them.—
Jared Diamond
Jared Diamond
b
: to create an accurate reenactment or understanding of (a past occurrence or event, such as an accident) by applying scientific principles and techniques to physical evidence
McDaniel hired the firm to reconstruct a fiery collision in Limestone County several years ago in which two young women were killed when their car was engulfed in flames.—John Peck
John PeckExamples 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.
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After that, there were reports of a sale, storage of pieces near Tampa, and goals of reconstructing at a new version of Miracle Strip or elsewhere in the Florida Panhandle.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Scholars have managed to reconstruct its fundamental elements by using comparative linguistics to identify common features and vocabulary in its descendants.
—Martha Barnette
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
This is all part of the I-75/Mill Creek Expressway project to widen and reconstruct the highway in Cincinnati, along with improvements to interchanges and bridges.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 July 2025
The American-Statesman conducted interviews across the Austin area, reviewed alerts and reports and surveyed ruined areas to reconstruct what happened that day.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Scholars have managed to reconstruct its fundamental elements by using comparative linguistics to identify common features and vocabulary in its descendants.
—Martha Barnette
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
This is all part of the I-75/Mill Creek Expressway project to widen and reconstruct the highway in Cincinnati, along with improvements to interchanges and bridges.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 July 2025
The American-Statesman conducted interviews across the Austin area, reviewed alerts and reports and surveyed ruined areas to reconstruct what happened that day.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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“Reconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconstruct. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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reconstruct
verb
re·con·struct
ˌrē-kən-ˈstrəkt
Medical Definition
reconstruct
transitive verb
re·con·struct
ˌrē-kən-ˈstrəkt
: to subject (an organ or part) to surgery so as to re-form the structure of or to correct a defect
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