reconstructive
Translation
reconstructive
Examples
She had reconstructive surgery on her knee.
She had reconstructive surgery on her knee.
The museum has a reconstructive model of the ship.
The museum has a reconstructive model of the ship.
Grammar Patterns
reconstructive ((noun)) relating to the process of rebuilding something, especially a part of the body She had reconstructive surgery on her knee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restorative, reparative
Etymology
From 'reconstruct' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'. It means 'relating to reconstruction'.
Memory Tips
The '-ive' ending often makes a word an adjective, like 'creative' or 'active'. It describes something related to reconstruction.