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Structure

Noun / ˈstrʌktʃɜ: / Another word for structure — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Structure is the way something is organized or put together.

Synonyms & similar words

construction arrangement framework organization composition construction configuration pattern design system order layout plan format form shape build establish arrange organize

Synonyms by register

Formal

framework constitution organization configuration

Informal

setup build make-up arrangement

Literary

edifice fabric architecture

Antonyms

disorder chaos disorganization randomness formlessness jumble

Common collocations

  • building structure
  • social structure
  • legal structure
  • economic structure
  • complex structure
  • basic structure
  • internal structure
  • structural integrity

Word family

noun structure
verb structure
adjective structural

Usage note

As a noun, 'structure' refers to the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something. As a verb, it means to construct or arrange.

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Example sentences

  1. The structure of the treehouse was made of sturdy wood.
  2. We need to structure our daily activities so we can get everything done.
  3. The cell's structure can be seen under a microscope.
  4. The structure of the essay was well-planned and easy to follow.
  5. The company's organizational structure needed to be restructured for better efficiency.

Quotes

  • The structure of our lives is formed by our habits.
  • The structure of a play is always the story of how the birds came home to roost.
  • Structure is more important than content in the transmission of information.

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