reconstructed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
KK: /riˈkənˌstrʌktəd/
adjective
Definition
Built or put together again after being damaged or destroyed.
Example
The museum displayed a reconstructed model of the ancient temple.
Conversation
Have you seen the new museum they just reconstructed?
Yes, I visited it last weekend, and it looks amazing!
I heard they added a lot of interactive exhibits after the reconstructed sections.
Absolutely! It makes the whole experience so much more engaging.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rebuilt
renovated
restored
Antonyms
damaged
destroyed
dilapidated
verb
Definition
To build or create something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
Example
The team reconstructed the ancient building using original materials.
Tense Forms
Past: reconstructed
Past Participle: reconstructed
Conversation
Did you hear about the old library they reconstructed?
Yeah, I saw some pictures online — it looks amazing now!
I can't believe how beautiful they made it after the renovations.
Root Explanation
Reconstructed → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "construere" (meaning to build). The word means to build something again or restore it to a previous state.
Memory Tip
Think of 'building again' — 're-' means again, and 'construere' means to build.
Visually Confused Words
unreconstructed
preconstruct
unconstructed
constructer
constricted
construct
constructure
constructive