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structurethe arrangement of parts to form a whole; a building or other constructed object

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the arrangement of parts to form a whole; a building or other constructed object

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrʌktʃər/

Korean meaning: 구조, 건축물, 체계

Korean pronunciation: 스트럭-처 (강세: 스트럭)

Example Sentences

  • The bridge's structure can withstand strong earthquakes.
  • My essay lacks structure - it's like a pizza without crust, all toppings falling everywhere!
  • The company restructured its management to improve efficiency.

structure

NOUN

//ˈstrʌktʃər//

the arrangement of parts to form a whole; a building or other constructed object

structure concept
💡 Concept

Without structure, the entire building began to collapse.

structure mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

The structure stayed strong because every frame supported the next. (struc·ture → STACK + FRAME)

structure rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A tiny fracture in the structure nearly shut down the entire factory manufacture line.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈstrʌktʃər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈstrʌktʃə/

🌳Etymology

Rootstruct
Suffix--ure

Origin

From Latin 'structura', derived from 'struere' meaning 'to build or pile up'. The word entered English in the 14th century through Old French.

🎵Rhyme

fracturelecturepuncture
fracture
lecture
puncture

🔗Collocations

social structure
sentence structure
data structure
organizational structure
structure a plan
building structure

📝Examples

The bridge's structure can withstand strong earthquakes.

😄 Fun example

My essay lacks structure - it's like a pizza without crust, all toppings falling everywhere!

The company restructured its management to improve efficiency.

😄 Fun example

His workout routine is so well-structured that even his muscles follow a schedule!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

frameworkorganizationarrangementsystemconstruction

Antonyms

chaosdisorderconfusion

Related

constructarchitectdesignblueprintfoundation

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