Structure

Pronunciation: /ˈstrʌk.tʃər/

Definitions of structure

noun a building or other object constructed from several parts

Example Sentences

verb to arrange or organize in a particular way

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning how to structure simple sentences in English.

A2 She structured her essay in a clear and organized manner.

B1 The architect is currently structuring the design plans for the new building.

B2 The company needs to restructure its management team for better efficiency.

C1 The professor meticulously structured his lectures to cover all necessary topics.

C2 The author's novel is praised for its intricately structured plot and character development.

Examples of structure in a Sentence

formal The architect designed a modern and innovative structure for the new office building.

informal The new house has a cool structure with a lot of windows.

slang That new skate park has a sick structure for doing tricks.

figurative The structure of the company is built on teamwork and collaboration.

Grammatical Forms of structure

• past tense: structured
• plural: structures
• comparative: more structured
• superlative: most structured
• present tense: structure
• future tense: will structure
• perfect tense: has structured
• continuous tense: is structuring
• singular: structure
• positive degree: structured
• infinitive: to structure
• gerund: structuring
• participle: structured

Origin and Evolution of structure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'structure' originated from the Latin word 'structura', which means a fitting together, arrangement, or building.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'structure' has evolved to encompass not just physical buildings or arrangements, but also organizational systems, relationships, and various abstract concepts.