reconstructive

American  

[ree-kuhn-struhk-tiv] / ˌri kənˈstrʌk tɪv /

adjective

1. tending to reconstruct.

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Other Word Forms

• reconstructively adverb
• reconstructiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of reconstructive

First recorded in 1860–65; re- + constructive

Example Sentences

Military research often leads to private-sector spinoffs, from industrial-scale steel production and computers to reconstructive surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Abeyance admits that she probably should have waited for reconstructive surgery instead of opting for a prosthetic nose.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Still, the reconstructive surgery space isn’t totally in the doldrums, with the fundamentals in the market remaining in place, according to Singh.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

Multiple media outlets are reporting that Hill tore multiple ligaments in the knee, including his anterior cruciate ligament, and will undergo reconstructive surgery Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

And then in a move that’s remarkably similar to old, competent mom, she retrieves some duct tape from a drawer and sits down next to the basket ready to do some reconstructive surgery.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden