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structure

|struc/ture|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

🇬🇧

/ˈstrʌk.tʃər/

organized arrangement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'structure' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'structura,' where 'struere' meant 'to build.'

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 'to build or construct,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'arrangement or organization of parts.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the arrangement or organization of parts to form an entity.

The structure of the building is very complex.

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Verb 1

to arrange or organize something in a particular way.

The teacher structured the lesson to include various activities.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35