reconstitutes
|re-con-sti-tutes|
/ˌriːkənˈstɪtjuːt/
(reconstitute)
restored to original state
Etymology
'reconstitute' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reconstitutus' (from 're-' + 'constituere'), where 're-' meant 'again' and 'constituere' meant 'to set up, establish'.
'reconstitute' changed from Latin 'reconstitutus' (past participle of 're-constituere') into Old/Modern French 'reconstituer' and entered English as 'reconstitute' via usage in learned and technical contexts.
Initially, it meant 'to set up or establish again', but over time it evolved into the current primary senses of 'to restore to a previous condition' and specifically 'to return a concentrated or dried substance to its original form by adding liquid'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'reconstitute': to restore something to its original state or form; to rebuild or reorganize (e.g., a group, system, or structure).
The new management reconstitutes the committee every three years to ensure fresh perspectives.
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Verb 2
third-person singular present of 'reconstitute' (food/chemical sense): to restore a concentrated, powdered, or dried substance to its original or usable form by adding a liquid (often water).
The chef reconstitutes the powdered stock with hot water before adding it to the sauce.
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Last updated: 2025/12/23 19:54