Definition

A person or thing that rebuilds or restores something to its original state or form.

Example

The archaeologist acted as a reconstructor of ancient artifacts.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new reconstructor they use for old photographs?

Yeah, I saw a demo online — it's amazing how it can bring them back to life.

I wonder if it can fix my grandma's faded pictures from the 60s.

It probably can! That reconstructor seems really powerful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reconstructor → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "construere" (meaning to build). The word "reconstructor" means someone who builds something again or restores it.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'building again' — 're-' means again, and 'construere' means to build.

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