adj Uncommon

reconstructed

Reconstructed (adj) means Rebuilt or reassembled after being damaged or taken apart. Example: “The reconstructed bridge reopened to traffic five years after the flood.”

adj

Rebuilt or reassembled after being damaged or taken apart.

"The reconstructed bridge reopened to traffic five years after the flood."

"Archaeologists displayed the reconstructed pot in the museum."

Worked out from limited evidence, as with a crime scene or an ancient event.

"The reconstructed timeline showed the suspect had lied about his whereabouts."

How to Use Reconstructed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPut back together, either physically or by piecing together evidence.

Common pairings

reconstructed building reconstructed timeline reconstructed skeleton

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Rhymes for reconstructed

abducted instructed constructed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “reconstructed” mean?

The word “reconstructed” means rebuilt or reassembled after being damaged or taken apart. In plain terms, put back together, either physically or by piecing together evidence.

How do you use “reconstructed” in a sentence?

Here is “reconstructed” used in a sentence: “The reconstructed bridge reopened to traffic five years after the flood.”

What part of speech is “reconstructed”?

“Reconstructed” is an adjective.

Is “reconstructed” a common word?

“Reconstructed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “reconstructed” have?

“Reconstructed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: rebuilt or reassembled after being damaged or taken apart.