Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reconstruction

noun

/ˌriː.kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Definition

The process of rebuilding or reassembling something that has been damaged or destroyed.

Examples

The reconstruction of the old bridge took several months.
After the war, the city went through a major reconstruction effort.
The reconstruction of the historical building preserved its original architecture.

Meaning

Reconstruction refers to the act of restoring an object, system, or structure to a previous state or making it anew after a significant change or disruption.