structure
UK: ˈstrʌk.tʃər | US: ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ
n. 1. The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
n. 2. A building or other object constructed from several parts.
vt. To construct or arrange according to a plan; give a pattern or organization to.
structure = struct<build> + ure<noun suffix>
- struct (from Latin structus, past participle of struere "to pile, build")
- ure (a noun-forming suffix indicating result or function, from Latin -ura)
Etymology Origin:
The word "structure" traces back to Latin structura, meaning "a fitting together, building." The root struct- (from struere, "to pile or assemble") reflects the idea of organizing parts into a whole. Over time, it expanded from physical constructions (e.g., buildings) to abstract systems (e.g., social hierarchies). The suffix -ure nominalizes the action, emphasizing the result of building or arranging.
The Eiffel Tower's steel structure is an engineering marvel.
The essay lacks a clear logical structure.
Cells have a complex internal structure.
The company plans to restructure its departments.
Crystals form a regular geometric structure.