Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reconstruct

verb

/ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

Definition

To build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

Examples

After the earthquake, the community worked together to reconstruct the damaged buildings.
She had to reconstruct the recipe after losing the original notes.
The archaeologists aimed to reconstruct the ancient structure based on historical evidence.

Meaning

Reconstruct means to recreate or reshape something that has been altered or broken, often returning it to its original state or transforming it into a new version.