reconstruction

Definition

• n. the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
• n. the activity of constructing something again
• n. an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence

Word forms

Plural

reconstructions

Example sentences

1. n.

   The reconstruction of the old building took several years to complete.

2. n.

   After the accident, the surgeon performed a reconstruction of the damaged tissue.