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unstructurally

|un/struc/tur/al/ly|

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/ʌnˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl.i/

(unstructural)

lacking structure

Base Form
unstructural
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unstructurally' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'structural,' which comes from the Latin 'structura,' meaning 'a fitting together, building.'

Historical Evolution

'structura' transformed into the Old French word 'structure,' and eventually became the modern English word 'structure,' with 'un-' added to form 'unstructural' and then 'unstructurally.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not having a structure,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that lacks structure or organization.

The data was presented unstructurally, making it difficult to understand.

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Last updated: 2025/01/16 22:15