Structure

usgb/ˈstrʌktʃər/
noun

The way something is built or arranged.

The Eiffel Tower is an impressive structure.
Visual representation of "structure" - The way something is built or arranged

Often appears as...

  • physical structure
  • organizational structure
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Visual representation of "structure"
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Visualizing Structures

Visualize 'structure' as a network of connections or pieces that come together to form a whole.

Illustration for Visualizing Structures
Learning about cell structure is easier when you imagine the cell as a miniature city.
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Common Collocations

Note common phrases like 'physical structure', which refer to tangible entities, versus abstract uses.

Illustration for Common Collocations
The author discusses the moral structure of the society in her book.
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Complex Interpretations

Understand that 'structure' can represent both simple objects and complex concepts.

Illustration for Complex Interpretations
The structure of this music piece is both symmetrical and complex.
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arrangementcompositionconfigdesignformatframeworkorderorganizationsystem
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