Structure (Noun)
Meaning 1
A particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement; "he has good bone structure".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 2
The people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships; "the social organization of England and America is very different"; "sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The social structure of the community was heavily influenced by the local economy.
- Understanding the structure of a society is crucial for developing effective social policies.
- The changing structure of the family has led to an increase in single-parent households.
- The social structure of ancient civilizations was often based on a strict caste system.
- The structure of the education system in the country has undergone significant reforms in recent years.
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Meaning 3
The complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations; "his lectures have no structure".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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- Pattern
- Organisation
- Shape
- System
- Phrase Structure
- Syllable Structure
- Word Structure
- Organization
- Sentence Structure
- Sound Structure
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Meaning 4
A thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Gothic cathedral was an imposing structure of stone and stained glass.
- The novel's intricate plot had a clever structure that kept readers guessing.
- Her unusual sense of style allowed her to turn any outfit into a wearable work of art with its own distinct structure.
- The dance troupe performed a beautiful structure of interconnected movements and patterns.
- The sculpture's structure of intertwined metal and wood added an interesting contrast to its otherwise fluid form.
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- Cardcastle
- Hangar
- Obstructor
- Impedimenta
- Arena
- Colonnade
- Storey
- Landing Place
- Hill
- Observation Tower
- Defense
- Defence
- Spiral
- Bowl
- Span
- Offset
- Divider
- Weapons Platform
- Helix
- Sign
- Sports Stadium
- Living Accommodations
- Counterbalance
- Pillar
- Monument
- Story
- Card-house
- Observatory
- Equilibrium
- Quoin
- Impediment
- Shipway
- Equipoise
- Volute
- Repair Shed
- Setoff
- Lodging
- Whorl
- Obstructer
- Edifice
- Slipway
- Cardhouse
- Lookout Station
- Complex
- Level
Meaning 5
The manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts; "artists must study the structure of the human body"; "the structure of the benzene molecule".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.