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structure
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noun (n)

  • a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The structure consisted of a series of arches.
    Synonym:
    construction
    source: wordnet30
  • the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    Artists must study the structure of the human body.
    The structure of the benzene molecule.
    source: wordnet30
  • the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    His lectures have no structure.
    source: wordnet30
  • a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing(noun.body)
    Example:
    He has good bone structure.
    Synonym:
    anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part
    source: wordnet30
  • the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships(noun.group)
    Example:
    Sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family.
    Synonym:
    social organisation, social organization, social structure, social system
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of building; the practice of erecting buildings; construction.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • give a structure to(verb.change)
    Example:
    I need to structure my days.
    source: wordnet30
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