verb
Uncommon
reconstruct
ree-kuhn-STRUHKT
Reconstruct (verb) means to build something again after it was damaged or destroyed. Example: “The city reconstructed the bridge after the flood.”
verb
1
To build something again after it was damaged or destroyed.
"The city reconstructed the bridge after the flood."
2
To work out what happened in the past by piecing together evidence.
"Detectives tried to reconstruct the events leading up to the crime."
How to use reconstruct
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo rebuild something physically, or to piece together an understanding of past events.
Common pairings
reconstruct a crime scene
reconstruct the timeline
reconstruct a building
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- reconstructs
- Past tense
- reconstructed
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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.
