structure
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
structures
plural
structures
Britannica Dictionary definition of STRUCTURE
1
[count]
a
:
the way that something is built, arranged, or organized
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They studied the compound's molecular structure.
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The film had a simple narrative structure.
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the structure of a plant
b
:
the way that a group of people are organized
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a solid family structure
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the social structure of a college campus
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changes to the company's power structure
2
[count]
:
something (such as a house, tower, bridge, etc.) that is built by putting parts together and that usually stands on its own
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a brick/steel structure
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The structure was damaged by fire.
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a 12-story structure
3
[noncount]
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the quality of something that is carefully planned, organized, and controlled
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The novel lacks structure.
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Children need a lot of structure in their lives.
2
structure
/ˈstrʌktʃɚ/
verb
structures;
structured;
structuring
2
structure
/ˈstrʌktʃɚ/
verb
structures;
structured;
structuring
Britannica Dictionary definition of STRUCTURE
[+ object]
:
to arrange or organize (something) in a particular way
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She structured the essay chronologically.
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The story is structured [=built] around several main themes.
