structure Meaning & Definition
What Does Structure Mean?
Structure is a noun that means A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts. It can also mean The underlying shape of a solid. As a verb, it means To give structure to; to arrange.
Structure at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | architecture, construction and social system |
| Plural | structures |
| Verb forms | structures, structuring, structured |
Structure Definition (Noun)
- A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items.
- The underlying shape of a solid.
He studied the structure of her face.
- The overall form or organization of something.
The structure of a sentence.
- A set of rules defining behaviour.
For some, the structure of school life was oppressive.
- Several pieces of data treated as a unit.
This structure contains both date and timezone information.
- Underwater terrain or objects (such as a dead tree or a submerged car) that tend to attract fish
There's lots of structure to be fished along the west shore of the lake; the impoundment submerged a town there when it was built.
- A body, such as a political party, with a cohesive purpose or outlook.
The South African leader went off to consult with the structures.
- A set along with a collection of finitary functions and relations.
Structure as a Verb
- To give structure to; to arrange.
I'm trying to structure my time better so I'm not always late.
Synonyms of Structure
Antonyms of Structure
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Structure in a Sentence
The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items.
He studied the structure of her face.
The structure of a sentence.
The structure of the society was still a mystery.
For some, the structure of school life was oppressive.
This structure contains both date and timezone information.
There's lots of structure to be fished along the west shore of the lake; the impoundment submerged a town there when it was built.
The South African leader went off to consult with the structures.
I'm trying to structure my time better so I'm not always late.
I've structured the deal to limit the amount of money we can lose.
Word Forms & Grammar
structure (countable and uncountable, plural structures)
structure (third-person singular simple present structures, present participle structuring, simple past and past participle structured)
Words That Rhyme With Structure
Origin of Structure
From Middle French structure, from Latin structūra (“a fitting together, adjustment, building, erection, a building, edifice, structure”), from struere, past participle structus (“pile up, arrange, assemble, build”). Compare construct, instruct, destroy, etc.
Structure Pronunciation
Structure is pronounced //ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Structure
Is structure a noun or a verb?
Structure is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for structure?
You can replace structure with words such as architecture, construction and social system. See the full list of structure synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of structure?
The plural of structure is structures.
What is the past tense of structure?
The past tense of structure is structured. The present participle is structuring.