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Meaning of structure

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

structure

Pronunciation:/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)//ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

    Example: The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items.

    Synonyms:formation
  2. The underlying shape of a solid.

    Example: He studied the structure of her face.

    Synonyms:formation
  3. The overall form or organization of something.

    Example: The structure of a sentence.

    Synonyms:configurationmakeup
  4. A set of rules defining behaviour.

    Example: For some, the structure of school life was oppressive.

verb

Definitions

  1. To give structure to; to arrange.

    Example: I'm trying to structure my time better so I'm not always late.