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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStructure
/ˈstrʌk.tʃər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of a complex whole.
"The organizational structure of the company needs to be updated."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'structure' originates from the Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting the concept of building or arrangement in various contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Structure" is said worldwide
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structure
Transliteration: structure
"La structure du bâtiment est très solide."
Struktur
Transliteration: Struktur
"Die Struktur des Textes ist klar."
struttura
Transliteration: struttura
"La struttura organizzativa è complessa."
estructura
Transliteration: estructura
"Necesitamos cambiar la estructura del proyecto."
estrutura
Transliteration: estrutura
"A estrutura da empresa é moderna."
संरचना
Transliteration: sanrachana
"इस भवन की संरचना मजबूत है।"
结构
Transliteration: jiégòu
"这座建筑的结构非常独特。"
구조
Transliteration: gujo
"이 회사의 구조는 효율적입니다."
構造
Transliteration: kōzō
"その建物の構造は複雑です。"
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