Structure
(noun)
- The way in which something is built, arranged, or organized.
- The relationship between the different parts of something.
- A large, often complex and permanent construction.
- An underlying pattern or organization of ideas, concepts, or beliefs.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "organization, arrangement"): from old french estructure, from latin structura, from struere "to build".
Examples:
- The building's design features a unique steel structure that adds to its aesthetic appeal.
- The structure of the argument was clear and well-organized.
- The corporate hierarchy is a well-defined structure with clear lines of authority.
- The structure of the atom was discovered by John Dalton.
- The bones in our bodies provide the necessary structure for movement and support.