reconstitute
/ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To make something whole, active, or usable again, often by adding liquid or putting parts back together. It is used in formal or scientific writing.
- Reconstitute the powder with water.
- The team reconstituted the committee after the merger.
- Please reconstitute the soup before serving.
Adinary Nuance
Reconstitute is more formal than rebuild, restore, or remake. It often suggests putting something back into a usable form, especially from a dry, broken, or separated state. Writers use it in business, science, and official contexts, not usually in casual speech.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- tái cấu thành
- Spanish
- reconstituir
- Chinese
- 重组
- Japanese
- 再構成する
- Korean
- 재구성하다
Etymology
Reconstitute comes from Latin roots meaning 'again' and 'form' or 'make'. It entered English through French and has been used in formal writing since the 19th century.
Common phrases
reconstitute a committeereconstitute dried milkreconstitute the mixturereconstitute itself
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Frequently asked questions
- Is reconstitute formal or informal?
- It is formal. You will see it more in academic, technical, and business writing.
- What is the difference between reconstitute and reconstruct?
- Reconstitute means make usable again. Reconstruct means build again, often with more complete repair.
- Can I use reconstitute for food?
- Yes. It is common for dried food, powders, and concentrated drinks.
- Is reconstitute a common spoken word?
- No, it is not very common in everyday speech. People often say mix, prepare, or restore instead.