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Definition of structural

structural

/ˈstrʌktʃərəl/
struc · tur · al
Adverb:structurally
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• adjective

1

Relating to, forming part of, or affecting the physical construction or load-bearing framework of a building or other object.

Example

"Engineers inspected the old bridge for any signs of structural damage after the earthquake."

2

Relating to the fundamental organization, arrangement, or underlying framework of a complex system, institution, economy, or society.

Example

"The committee proposed major structural reforms to modernize the healthcare system."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun 'structure' plus the suffix '-al', tracing back to the Latin 'structura' (a fitting together or building), from 'struere' (to build or heap up).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Structural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/structural
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