Structural Meaning
/ˈstɹʌk(t͡)ʃəɹəl/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, relating to, or having structure.
adjInvolving the mechanics of construction.
Sentence Examples
The structural integrity of the building is compromised.
The structural formula for water is H-O-H.
Storms have caused structural damage to hundreds of homes.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the earthquake, the building had serious ____ problems that required immediate repairs and support.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The building has some serious ____ problems that must be fixed before anyone can safely live there.
Word Origin & History
From structure + -al, 19th century.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Class 1. consists of nervous diseases, such as depend on the nervous and muscular systems; the second, of sanguine diseases, such as depend on the sanguiferous system; the third, of secretory diseases, or such as are connected with the state of the secretions; and the fourth, of structural diseases, or those that are connected with the nutritive powers."
— 1814, Thomas Young, “An Introduction to Medical Literature, including a System of practical Nosology”, in The Monthly Review, page 185:
"These structural differences, the authors suggest, support previous reports of differences in personality: liberals tend to be better at managing conflicting information, while conservatives are though to be better at recognizing threats, researchers said."
— 2011 April 8, Amie Ninh, “Liberal vs. Conservative: Does the Difference Lie in the Brain?”, in TIME:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the earthquake, the building had serious ____ problems that required immediate repairs and support.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The building has some serious ____ problems that must be fixed before anyone can safely live there.