officially-structured
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/əˈfɪʃəli ˈstrʌktʃərd/
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/əˈfɪʃəli ˈstrʌktʃəd/
arranged by authority
Etymology
'officially-structured' originates from the combination of 'officially' and 'structured'. 'Officially' comes from 'official', which has roots in Latin 'officium', meaning 'service or duty'. 'Structured' derives from 'structure', from Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together, building'.
'Officially' evolved from the Latin 'officialis', and 'structured' from the Latin 'structura'. The combination of these words into 'officially-structured' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'officially' meant 'by authority', and 'structured' meant 'arranged'. Together, they convey the idea of being arranged by authority.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
organized or arranged in a manner that is recognized and sanctioned by an official authority.
The company operates under an officially-structured hierarchy.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 01:37
