structure
Originating from Latin 'structura', from 'struere' meaning 'to build'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈstrʌk.tʃər/en-US]
estructura
literal
/
construcción
technical
/
organización
general
/
configuración
technical
/
concepto
untranslatable
(The term 'structure' can refer to abstract concepts which may not have a direct single-word equivalent in SPANISH.)
Antonyms
chaos
The way in which parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, often in a complex or deliberate manner. This can refer to a physical framework or building, or to an abstract arrangement of ideas or concepts, such as the structure of an argument or a society. In cases where it refers to abstract concepts, a single direct equivalent in Spanish can be difficult to find, as it often implies the internal organization or composition of something intangible.
regular
| plural |
|---|
| structures |
- The building's steel structure was designed to withstand strong winds. — The main supporting framework of the construction.
- The company implemented a new organizational structure to improve efficiency. — The arrangement of departments and roles within the company.
- He analyzed the complex narrative structure of the novel. — The way the story's elements (plot, characters) are put together.
- The genetic structure of DNA determines an organism's traits. — The specific arrangement of chemical components within DNA.
VERB
(1)
[/ˈstrʌk.tʃər/en-US]
Antonyms
disorganize
To arrange or organize something according to a particular plan or design, giving it a specific form or framework.
regular
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| structured | structuring |
- The teacher structured the lesson to encourage student participation. — The teacher arranged the lesson's activities in a specific way.
- You need to structure your arguments clearly in the essay. — You need to organize your points logically in the essay.
- The new manager tried to structure the team more effectively. — The new manager attempted to organize the team's roles and responsibilities better.