reconstitution
|re-con-sti-tu-tion|
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/ˌriːˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
(reconstitute)
restored to original state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reconstitution' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reconstituere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'constituere' meant 'to set up or establish.'
Historical Evolution
'reconstituere' transformed into the French word 'reconstituer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reconstitute' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set up again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to restore to a former condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of reconstituting or the state of being reconstituted.
The reconstitution of the committee was necessary after the merger.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 03:57