reconstitute
Americanverb (used with object)
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to constitute again; reconstruct; recompose.
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to return (a dehydrated or concentrated food or other substance) to the liquid state by adding water.
to reconstitute a bouillon cube with hot water.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to restore (food, etc) to its former or natural state or a semblance of it, as by the addition of water to a concentrate
reconstituted lemon juice
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to reconstruct; form again
Other Word Forms
- reconstituent adjective
- reconstitutable adjective
- reconstitutible adjective
- reconstitution noun
- reconstitutive adjective
Etymology
Origin of reconstitute
First recorded in 1805–15; re- + constitute
Example Sentences
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“The Iranians appear to have reconstituted some capability to produce missiles, but are not where they were previously,” Lair said.
“Numbers matter in war. So it is difficult actually to reconstitute and constantly move more or fresh troops on the battlefield. But Ukraine’s bravery has been compensating for these deficiencies.”
The show ends with the reconstituted fragments of the giant reclining Vishnu sculpture, of which around 15 feet of the head, arms, shoulders and legs remain.
"TotalEnergies' lawyers were informed by the court registry that the bench would be reconstituted," the group said in a statement.
From Barron's
But the group has dug in its heels, working steadily to reconstitute its ranks and arguing it needs its weapons to defend Lebanon’s sovereignty.
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