adjective

structural

STRUHK-shuh-ruhl

adjective

Relating to the structure, framework, or underlying arrangement of something.

"The engineer found a structural flaw in the bridge's main support beam."

"The company needs structural changes, not just cosmetic ones."

How to Use Structural

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to how something is built or organized at its core.

Common pairings

structural damage structural integrity structural changes

more structural comparative, structurals plural, most structural superlative

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The engineer found a _____ flaw in the bridge's main support beam.

From structure plus the adjective-forming suffix -al, dating to the 19th century.

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