structural
UK: ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl | US: ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl
adj. relating to the arrangement or framework of parts in a complex system
adj. pertaining to the physical construction or organization of something
adj. (biology) concerning the functional architecture of an organism
The word "structural" traces back to the Latin root struere (to build), which evolved into structura (a building or arrangement). The suffix -ure nominalizes the action or result of building, while -al converts it into an adjective. The term reflects the logical progression from the act of construction (struct) to the resulting framework (structure) and finally to its descriptive form (structural).
The engineers assessed the structural integrity of the bridge.
Structural changes in the company improved workflow efficiency.
DNA has a double-helix structural pattern.
The report highlighted structural inequalities in the education system.
Structural adaptations help desert plants conserve water.