reconstruction
word
Definition
Reconstruction means the process of rebuilding or restoring something that has been damaged, destroyed, or changed. It can refer to physical structures, historical periods, or the recovery of information or images.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and used in academic, historical, or technical contexts. Common in discussions of history ('the Reconstruction era' in U.S. history), buildings, medical procedures, and data/image recovery. Not typically used in everyday casual speech.
Example Sentences
The reconstruction of the bridge took two years.
basic
The country started a period of reconstruction after the war.
basic
Doctors performed a reconstruction of her jaw after the accident.
basic
After the fire, reconstruction of the library started almost immediately.
natural
The film showed a digital reconstruction of the ancient city.
natural
He's helping with the reconstruction of lost data after the computer crash.
natural