reconstruction
/ˌɹiːkənˈstɹʌkʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reconstructions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The action of reconstructing something, not necessarily to the earlier state.
Noun
Examples
At Crewe, where a ten-span bridge carries the Nantwich road over several tracks and platforms, complete reconstruction will be necessary to give the extra headroom required by electric trains. […] The reconstruction will be carried on half the bridge at a time so that part of the road will remain op
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of restoring something to an earlier state.
Noun
Examples
The reconstruction of the medieval bridge began last year.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reconstruction” mean?
The action of reconstructing something, not necessarily to the earlier state.
Is “reconstruction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.