reconstruction

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of restoring something to a former condition or state.

  - "The reconstruction of the ancient temple took years."
  - "After the disaster, the city underwent a long process of reconstruction."

• Noun

  A new version or interpretation of something.

  - "The novel is a reconstruction of historical events."
  - "The artist's reconstruction of the lost painting was a marvel."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reconstruction
rejoice , voice , noise , choice

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Variants

List of all variants of reconstruction that leads to same result
Reconstruction , Reconstructions , reconstruction , reconstructions , ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction , ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'constructio,' meaning 'building,' and the prefix 're-' meaning 'back,' 'again,' or 'anew'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reconstruction' was first used in English during the 15th century.

2. In the United States, the term 'reconstruction' was used to describe the period following the Civil War when the Southern states were rebuilt and reorganized.

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Related Concepts

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1. Restoration: The process of returning an object, building, or work to its original condition.

2. Reinterpretation: The process of understanding or explaining something in a new or different way.

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Culture

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In literature, reconstruction has been used to describe the process of rebuilding a society or community after a disaster or conflict. In art, it can refer to the creation of a new interpretation or representation of an existing work.

How to Memorize "reconstruction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of putting pieces of a puzzle back together.
   - Visualize the steps taken to restore an old building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of building or constructing.
   - Think of the word as meaning 'rebuilding' or 're-creating'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word: 'reconstruction' comes from 'constructio' (building).

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