adverb
structurally
adverb
1
In terms of how something is built or organized, rather than in appearance or content.
"The bridge looked fine, but it was structurally unsound."
"Structurally, the essay needed a clearer introduction and conclusion."
How to Use Structurally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the underlying framework or organization of something, not its surface features.
Common pairings
structurally sound
structurally similar
structurally different
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Etymology
From structural + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.