reconstitute
UK: /ˌriːˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ | US: /ˌriːˈkɑːnstɪtuːt/
vt. to constitute again or anew; restore to a former condition
vt. to add liquid to dried or concentrated food to return it to its original state
reconstitute = re<again> + con<together> + stitute<to set up>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" (from Latin re-).
- con: Prefix meaning "together" (from Latin com-).
- stitute: Root meaning "to set up" (from Latin statuere, past participle statutus).
Etymology Origin:
The word "reconstitute" originates from Latin components: re- (repetition) + con- (intensification) + statuere (to establish). It entered English in the 16th century, initially meaning "to restore to original form." The modern sense of reviving dried food emerged later, reflecting the idea of "setting up again" by adding liquid.
The committee voted to reconstitute the task force with new members.
To prepare the soup, simply reconstitute the powder with hot water.
After the merger, the company was reconstituted under a new management structure.
The historian sought to reconstitute the events leading to the revolution.
Freeze-dried fruits can be reconstituted by soaking them in juice.