reconstitute

verb

re·​con·​sti·​tute (ˌ)rē-ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌtüt How to pronounce reconstitute (audio)
-ˌtyüt
reconstituted; reconstituting; reconstitutes

transitive verb

: to constitute again or anew
especially : to restore to a former condition by adding water
reconstitution noun

Examples of reconstitute in a Sentence

They have plans to reconstitute the bankrupt company.
Recent Examples on the Web In three to five years — the time Moscow will need to reconstitute its battered forces — strategists believe the Kremlin will gear up to intensify a payback campaign that has already begun with sabotage attacks in Europe, and might also target the United States. Lee Hockstader, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 The former members have since reconstituted the party under a new name. Helen Regan, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024 Over the coming months, as Russian momentum wanes, Ukraine will be preparing, reconstituting, and watching for chances. Mick Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2024 The aim is to try to reconstitute an entire section of the floor, according to the post. Jack Guy, CNN, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for reconstitute 

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Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reconstitute was in 1759

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“Reconstitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconstitute. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

reconstitute

verb
re·​con·​sti·​tute (ˈ)rē-ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌt(y)üt How to pronounce reconstitute (audio)
: to return to a former condition by adding water

Medical Definition

reconstitute

transitive verb
re·​con·​sti·​tute (ˈ)rē-ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌt(y)üt How to pronounce reconstitute (audio)
reconstituted; reconstituting
: to constitute again or anew
especially : to restore to a former condition by adding liquid
reconstituted blood plasma

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