Structure Building Parts Extra Examples Noun ˈstrʌktʃə(R ˈstrʌktʃər

• the structure of the building
• changes in the economic structure of society
• bees have a complex social structure.
• the grammatical structures of a language

structure

1. the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts
• the structure of the building
• changes in the economic structure of society
• Bees have a complex social structure.
• the grammatical structures of a language
• the structure of proteins/DNA

Extra Examples

• The cell walls of plants are of a fairly rigid structure.
• The flimsy structure of the vehicle could not withstand even mild impacts.
• The overall structure of the book is divided into three components.
• There are weaknesses in the structure of the organization.
• the US military command structure
• A new pay structure was introduced last year.
• How does your management structure work?
• She is studying the structure and dynamics of ecosystems in the country.
• Students study the structure of human societies throughout history.
• The country's class structure is dominated by the very wealthy.
• The old-fashioned family structure is no longer the norm.
• The organizational structure of our schools should be examined.
• The usual career structure does not really fit in well with many women's lives.
• The book will appeal to readers interested in the structure and functions of the English language.
• They are investigating the composition and structure of governing boards.
• She vowed to fight back against oppressive power structures.
• The company was accused of having internal structures and processes which were too rigid.
• They feel that we should not genetically alter the structure of the food we eat.
• The organization has decided to change its structure.
• They are putting structures in place to export high value, high quality products.
2. a thing that is made of several parts, especially a building
• a stone/brick/wooden structure
• She used sand and rocks to build elaborate structures on the beach.

Extra Examples

• The library is a magnificent structure.
• Some administrative buildings and other structures will be removed.
• They are planning to build a new barn and renovate existing structures.
• The statue is enclosed within an outer structure of metal and glass.
• Heavy wooden frames form the basic structure of the windows.
3. the state of being well organized or planned with all the parts linked together; a careful plan
• Your essay needs (a) structure.

Extra Examples

• Sometimes the play was confusing and lacking in structure.
• Pattern, structure and order form the basis of her art.
• In terms of structure the novel has several flaws.
• Children need structure in their lives.
• The course gives some structure to their day.
• Marks will be given for essay structure and content.

Word Origin

• late Middle English (denoting the process of building): from Old French, or from Latin structura, from struere ‘to build’. The verb is rarely found before the 20th cent.