structurally
|struc/tur/al/ly|
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/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl.i/
(structural)
relating to structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'structurally' originates from the Latin word 'structura,' where 'structura' meant 'a fitting together, building.'
Historical Evolution
'structura' transformed into the Old French word 'structure,' and eventually became the modern English word 'structure' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fitting together or building,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the structure of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to the structure of something.
The building is structurally sound.
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