reconstructive
adjective/ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪv/
Frequency rank: #15,059 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
relating to the process of rebuilding or restoring something that was damaged or lost.
Example sentence
She underwent reconstructive surgery to restore her appearance after the accident.
Synonyms & related words
- restorative
- corrective
- reparative
- rehabilitative
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