structural
Derived from the Latin 'structura', which means 'a building, arranging'.
ADJ
(1)
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構造的
literal
/
建築的
technical
/
組織的
formal
/
設計的
untranslatable
(While it conveys design aspects, it does not cover all nuances of 'structural')
Antonyms
unstructured
Relating to the structure of something; concerning the way in which the parts of something are arranged or organized. It can refer to the underlying framework, design, or organization of an object, system, or concept, and is often used in contexts of construction, engineering, or societal systems.
- Engineers are assessing the structural integrity of the old bridge before it can be reopened. — This refers to the strength and stability of a physical construction.
- The report highlighted the need for structural reforms in the healthcare system. — This refers to fundamental changes in the organization or underlying arrangement of a system.
- A structural problem in the software caused the system to crash frequently. — This refers to an inherent flaw in the basic design or architecture of the software.
register: formal