Structure

Quick meaning: Structure is a noun meaning A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

Meaning

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

More Meanings

1. The underlying shape of a solid.
2. The overall form or organization of something.
3. A set of rules defining behaviour.
4. (computing) Several pieces of data treated as a unit.
5. (fishing, uncountable) Underwater terrain or objects (such as a dead tree or a submerged car) that tend to attract fish
6. A body, such as a political party, with a cohesive purpose or outlook.
7. (logic) A set along with a collection of finitary functions and relations.

Example Sentences

The structure of a sentence.

He studied the structure of her face.

The structure of the society was still a mystery.

For some, the structure of school life was oppressive.

Word Forms

• structures
• structuring
• structured

Synonyms for structure

Depending on context, synonyms include formation, makeup, configuration, arrangement, composition, constitution.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include construction, architecture, construct, structural, configuration, composition.

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