reconstituted
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuː.tɪd/
KK: /ˌriːˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made again or restored to a previous state, often by adding water or other substances to a dried or concentrated form.
Example
The reconstituted soup tasted just like homemade.
Conversation
Did you see that new art installation downtown?
Yeah, I heard it features some reconstituted materials.
It's fascinating how they can create something beautiful from old stuff.
I know, right? It really makes you appreciate art in a different way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reformed
rebuilt
restored
Antonyms
dismantled
destroyed
disassembled
verb
Definition
To restore something to its original state or form by adding water or other substances, often used in reference to food or materials.
Example
The chef reconstituted the dried mushrooms by soaking them in water.
Tense Forms
Past: reconstituted
Past Participle: reconstituted
Conversation
Did you know they reconstituted the old library into a community center?
Really? That's such a great idea!
Yeah, I heard they even added a cafe inside.
Root Explanation
Reconstituted → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "constitutere" (from Latin, meaning to set up or establish). The word "reconstituted" means to set up or establish again, often referring to restoring something to its original state.
Memory Tip
Think of 'setting up again' — 're-' means again, and 'constitutere' means to set up. This helps you remember that reconstituted means to restore something to its original form.
Visually Confused Words
preconstitute
constitute
unconstituted
reinstitute
constituter
restitute
preconstituent
constitutive