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structural

/ˈstɹʌk(t͡)ʃəɹəl/adjective3 syllables

Structural means: pertaining to geological structure.

Synonyms for structural6

adjective, as in pertaining to geological structure

geomorphologic, geomorphological, morphologic, morphological

adjective, as in relating to or concerned with the morphology of plants and animals

morphologic, morphological

adjective, as in affecting or involved in structure or construction

adjective, as in concerned with systematic structure in a particular field of study

What does structural mean?6

adjective

1

pertaining to geological structure“geomorphological features of the Black Hills”

2

relating to or concerned with the morphology of plants and animals“morphological differences”

3

affecting or involved in structure or construction“the structural details of a house such as beams and joists and rafters, not ornamental elements”

4

concerned with systematic structure in a particular field of study

5

relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure“structural unemployment in a technological society”

6

relating to or having or characterized by structure“structural engineer”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Structural in a sentence

  • The nephron is the kidney's basic structural and functional unit, responsible for blood purification.sangelo
  • The structural integrity of the building is compromised.erikspen
  • The self does not preexist its structural determination.mrtaistoi
  • Improper transport and handling may cause structural and functional damage of the device.corvard
  • His structural health was evident as his muscles rippled like bands of steel.Eccles17
  • Only a structural engineer can tell you whether the bridge is sound.AlanF_US
  • Keratin is one of a family of fibrous structural proteins known as scleroproteins.LinaTamazight
  • No one can question the profound structural unity of the Berber language.Amastan

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