reconstruction — the action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
Example Sentences
- The plastic surgeon specialized in nose reconstruction after accidents.
- My room looks like it needs reconstruction after my sister's visit.
- The detective's reconstruction of the crime scene helped solve the mystery.
reconstruction
NOUN[/ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/]
the action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed
Rebuilding a house from ruins
After destruction comes construction - reconstruction begins!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') with 'construere' (meaning 'to build' or 'to put together'). This composition literally means 'to build again', developing to signify the process of rebuilding or reassembling something that has been destroyed or dismantled.
Breakdown
re- (again) + construct (from Latin construere, to build) + -ion (noun suffix denoting action or result). The term combines the iterative prefix with the root concept of building to express the action of reconstructing.
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📝Examples
“The plastic surgeon specialized in nose reconstruction after accidents.”
“My room looks like it needs reconstruction after my sister's visit.”
“The detective's reconstruction of the crime scene helped solve the mystery.”
“After the hurricane, the city's reconstruction plan included stronger buildings.”
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