Reconstruction

/ˌriː.kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The reconstruction of the historic building took several years to complete.

The act of reforming or reorganizing a system, organization, or country, often following a period of upheaval.

The reconstruction of the government after the war was a challenging endeavor.

In medicine, a surgical procedure to restore the form or function of a part of the body.

After the accident, she underwent a reconstruction of her fractured knee.

The process of reassembling or creating a representation of an object or scene based on available evidence.

The forensic team worked on the reconstruction of the crime scene to understand what happened.

From Latin 'reconstructio', from 're-' meaning 'again' and 'constructio' meaning 'building'.

reconstruction period

The time in which significant efforts are made to rebuild or reform.

urban reconstruction

The process of restoring and revitalizing urban areas.

reconstruction effort

A coordinated initiative to restore or rebuild after a disaster.

construct

To build or form by putting together parts.

rebuild

To build again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

restore

To bring back to or reinstate a former condition.

Rebuild from scratch.

After the project failed, they decided to go for a full reconstruction.

A do-over or fresh start.

She needs a reconstruction of her life after those tough times.