B2 adjective ニュートラル

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.

例文

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1

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.

語族

名詞
structure
Verb
structure
副詞
structurally
形容詞
structural
関連
restructuring
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: structural

例文

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.

語族

名詞
structure
Verb
structure
副詞
structurally
形容詞
structural
関連
restructuring

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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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覚え方のコツ

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

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語源

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

文法パターン

Usually used attributively (before a noun). Non-gradable adjective; something is generally either structural or it is not.
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: structural

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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