reconstruct
Reconstruct (verb) means to build something again after it was damaged or destroyed. Example: “The city reconstructed the bridge after the flood.”
How to use reconstruct
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo rebuild something physically, or to piece together an understanding of past events.
Word forms
reconstructed past tense, reconstructs singular
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The city _____ the bridge after the flood.
Etymology
From "re-" ("again") plus "construct," ultimately from Latin construere, "to build together."
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What does “reconstruct” mean?
The word “reconstruct” means to build something again after it was damaged or destroyed. In plain terms, to rebuild something physically, or to piece together an understanding of past events.
How do you pronounce “reconstruct”?
“Reconstruct” is pronounced ree-kuhn-STRUHKT (/ˌɹikənˈstɹʌkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “reconstruct” in a sentence?
Here is “reconstruct” used in a sentence: “The city reconstructed the bridge after the flood.”
What part of speech is “reconstruct”?
“Reconstruct” is a verb.
Where does the word “reconstruct” come from?
The word “reconstruct” comes from Latin. From "re-" ("again") plus "construct," ultimately from Latin construere, "to build together.".
Is “reconstruct” a common word?
“Reconstruct” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “reconstruct” have?
“Reconstruct” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to build something again after it was damaged or destroyed.