RECONSTRUCTION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RECONSTRUCTION?

Need another word that means the same as “reconstruction”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “reconstruction” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reconstruction” are: reconstructive memory, reconstruction period, modification, alteration, adaptation, regulation, regulating, rearrangement, change, converting, conversion, improvement, betterment, amelioration, refinement, rectification, correction, rehabilitation

Reconstruction as a Noun

Definitions of "Reconstruction" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reconstruction” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An impression, model, or re-enactment of a past event formed from the available evidence.
• The activity of constructing something again.
• A thing that has been rebuilt after being damaged or destroyed.
• Recall that is hypothesized to work by storing abstract features which are then used to construct the memory during recall.
• An interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence.
• The period 1865–77 following the American Civil War, during which the southern states of the Confederacy were controlled by federal government and social legislation, including the granting of new rights to black people, was introduced.
• The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
• The period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877.

Synonyms of "Reconstruction" as a noun (18 Words)

adaptation	A written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form. The adaptation of teaching strategy to meet students needs.
alteration	The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment. Careful alteration of old buildings.
amelioration	The act of relieving ills and changing for the better. Progress brings with it the amelioration of the human condition.
betterment	An improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility. They believed that what they were doing was vital for the betterment of society.
change	Money given in exchange for the same sum in larger units. Couscous makes an interesting change from rice.
conversion	An act of converting a touchdown or a down. He insists that real conversion is a matter of the heart.
converting	A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief.
correction	The act of punishing. The correction of his vision with eye glasses.
improvement	The action of improving or being improved. An improvement in East West relations.
modification	The grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase. The neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago.
rearrangement	The action or process of changing the position, time, or order of something. These were not spontaneous developments but rearrangements planned from above.
reconstruction period	The activity of constructing something again.
reconstructive memory	An electronic memory device.
rectification	The process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation. Demands for rectification of terrible injustices.
refinement	A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude. A man of intellectual refinement.
regulating	The act of controlling or directing according to rule.
regulation	In accordance with regulations of the correct type. Regulation army footwear.
rehabilitation	The action of restoring something that has been damaged to its former condition. She underwent rehabilitation and was walking within three weeks.

Usage Examples of "Reconstruction" as a noun

• Comparison between the original and the reconstruction.
• A reconstruction of the accident would be staged to try to discover the cause of the tragedy.
• The economic reconstruction of Russia.

Associations of "Reconstruction" (30 Words)

architect	Someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings. The architects of the reform programme.
architecture	The profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect. Architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use.
build	Commission finance and oversee the building of something. He had an ideal build for a sprinter.
building	The occupants of a building. A picture of her standing amongst a building of rooks.
conscientiously	In a thorough and responsible way. A conscientiously detailed legislative history.
construction	A building or other structure. During the construction we had to take a detour.
creativity	The ability to create. Firms are keen to encourage creativity.
effort	A notable achievement. He got an A for effort.
endeavor	Attempt by employing effort. Wished him luck in his endeavor.
exertion	Physical or mental effort. She was panting with the exertion.
fabricate	Put together out of artificial or natural components or parts. You will have to fabricate an exhaust system.
forge	A workshop or factory containing a furnace for melting metal. The signature on the cheque was forged.
pains	An effortful attempt to attain a goal.
rebuild	An instance of rebuilding. The house was rebuild after it was hit by a bomb.
recast	Cast again, in a different role. The bell cracked and had to be recast.
reclaim	The action or process of reclaiming or being reclaimed. Much of the Camargue has now been reclaimed.
reconstitute	Construct or form anew or provide with a new structure. He reconstituted his cabinet.
reconstruct	Reassemble mentally. Later emperors reconstructed the army.
reestablish	Bring back into original existence, use, function, or position. Reestablish peace in the region.
reforestation	The restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting. The need for post fire reforestation.
refurbish	Renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building. The premises have been completely refurbished in our corporate style.
reinstate	Bring back into original existence, use, function, or position. The union threatened strike action if Owen was not reinstated.
remodel	Shape (a figure or object) again or differently. We are remodeling these rooms.
renovate	Restore to a previous or better condition. The old school has been tastefully renovated as a private house.
reshuffle	Interchange the positions of (members of a team, especially government ministers. Genetic constituents are constantly reshuffled into individual organisms.
restore	Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken. The government will restore land to those who lost it through confiscation.
restructure	Convert (the debt of a business in difficulty) into another kind of debt, typically one that is repayable at a later time. Shareholders and creditors agreed to restructure debts and payment schedules.
striving	An effortful attempt to attain a goal.
toil	Productive work (especially physical work done for wages. We toiled away.
travail	Labour pains. A woman in travail.