reconstructive
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- reconstructively adverb
- reconstructiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of reconstructive
First recorded in 1860–65; re- + constructive
Example Sentences
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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
She points out that acid attack survivors still struggle to get affordable medical care even though private and public hospitals are legally mandated to provide free treatment to them, including reconstructive surgeries.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 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
The media had reported what happened to Cheryl, and people were so inspired by her that people donated money to help pay for reconstructive surgery.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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