B2 adjective Neutral

structural

/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl/

Relating to the way in which parts of a system or object are arranged and organized. It is often used to describe the fundamental framework of a physical building or the underlying organization of abstract concepts like an economy.

Beispiele

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The inspector checked the structural stability of the old porch to ensure it was safe.

The inspector checked the structural stability of the old porch to ensure it was safe.

2

The committee recommended significant structural changes to the national legal system to increase transparency.

The committee recommended significant structural changes to the national legal system to increase transparency.

3

I'm worried about the structural integrity of this shelf if we put all these heavy books on it.

I'm worried about the structural integrity of this shelf if we put all these heavy books on it.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
structure
Verb
structure
Adverb
structurally
Adjektiv
structural
Verwandt
restructuring
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Merkhilfe

Think of the steel 'structure' of a skyscraper; 'structural' describes the essential beams that keep the building from falling down.

Schnelles Quiz

The earthquake caused significant _______ damage to the foundations of the city hall.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: structural

Beispiele

1

The inspector checked the structural stability of the old porch to ensure it was safe.

everyday

The inspector checked the structural stability of the old porch to ensure it was safe.

2

The committee recommended significant structural changes to the national legal system to increase transparency.

formal

The committee recommended significant structural changes to the national legal system to increase transparency.

3

I'm worried about the structural integrity of this shelf if we put all these heavy books on it.

informal

I'm worried about the structural integrity of this shelf if we put all these heavy books on it.

4

Structural linguistics focuses on the distribution and relationship of units within a language system.

academic

Structural linguistics focuses on the distribution and relationship of units within a language system.

5

The company is undergoing a structural reorganization to improve efficiency across its international branches.

business

The company is undergoing a structural reorganization to improve efficiency across its international branches.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
structure
Verb
structure
Adverb
structurally
Adjektiv
structural
Verwandt
restructuring

Häufige Kollokationen

structural damage damage to the core framework of a building
structural integrity the ability of a structure to hold together under a load
structural change a shift in the fundamental way an organization or system works
structural support physical beams or pillars that hold a weight
structural engineering a branch of civil engineering focused on the framework of structures

Häufige Phrasen

structural unemployment

unemployment resulting from industrial reorganization, typically due to technological change

structural adjustment

a set of economic reforms a country must adhere to in order to secure a loan

structural elements

the primary components that support a physical or abstract system

Wird oft verwechselt mit

structural vs structured

'Structural' refers to the nature of the framework itself, while 'structured' describes something that has been given a specific order or organization.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'structural' when referring to the core framework or the underlying system of an object or concept. It is a common term in engineering, architecture, and socio-economic analysis.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the noun 'structure' as an adjective (e.g., saying 'structure problems') instead of the adjective form 'structural' (e.g., 'structural problems').

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Merkhilfe

Think of the steel 'structure' of a skyscraper; 'structural' describes the essential beams that keep the building from falling down.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'structura', meaning a fitting together or adaptation, derived from 'struere' meaning to build or heap up.

Grammatikmuster

Usually used attributively (before a noun). Non-gradable adjective; something is generally either structural or it is not.
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Kultureller Kontext

In global economics, 'structural adjustment programs' (SAPs) are a well-known, often controversial, set of policies directed at developing nations.

Schnelles Quiz

The earthquake caused significant _______ damage to the foundations of the city hall.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: structural

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