adj
reconstructive
Reconstructive (adj) means involving the rebuilding or repair of something, especially body tissue. Example: “She underwent reconstructive surgery after the accident.”
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Involving the rebuilding or repair of something, especially body tissue.
"She underwent reconstructive surgery after the accident."
How to use reconstructive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something aimed at rebuilding or repairing, most often heard in "reconstructive surgery."
Common pairings
reconstructive surgery
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What does “reconstructive” mean?
The word “reconstructive” means involving the rebuilding or repair of something, especially body tissue. In plain terms, describes something aimed at rebuilding or repairing, most often heard in "reconstructive surgery.".
How do you use “reconstructive” in a sentence?
Here is “reconstructive” used in a sentence: “She underwent reconstructive surgery after the accident.”
What part of speech is “reconstructive”?
“Reconstructive” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of reconstructive?
"reconstructive" (adj) means involving the rebuilding or repair of something, especially body tissue.
