Structural means relating to or affecting the structure of something.
The explosion caused little structural damage to the office towers themselves.
Synonyms: constructional, constitutional, configurational, formational More Synonyms of structural
structurallyadverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed]
When we bought the house, it was structurally sound, but I decided to redecoratethroughout.
structural in British English
(ˈstrʌktʃərəl)
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or having structure or a structure
2.
of, relating to, or forming part of the structure of a building
3.
of or relating to the structure and deformation of rocks and other features of the earth's crust
4.
of or relating to the structure of organisms; morphological
5. chemistry
of, concerned with, caused by, or involving the arrangement of atoms in molecules
Derived forms
structurally (ˈstructurally)
adverb
structural in American English
(ˈstrʌktʃərəl)
adjective
1.
of, having, associated with, or characterized by structure
structural complexity
2.
used in or suitable for construction, as of buildings
structural steel
3.
of, or in accordance with, structural linguistics
4. Geology
of or related to the structure of the earth's crust and to changes produced in itby movement; geotectonic
Derived forms
structurally (ˈstructurally)
adverb
Examples of 'structural' in a sentence
structural
The cost of structural repairs on a grand old house could be ruinous.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They failed to make structural reforms while economic times were good.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They will not cause structural damage to your home or ruin your carpets.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But there is also a structural problem.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The structural integrity of the aerodynamics is almost as important to a racing driver as a pilot.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They cannot be a replacement for the structural change that is the necessary step to real change.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The task is to give other indebted economies the incentive to persist with structural reforms.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There were no reports of structural damage and no one was injured.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The structural changes discussed in the earlier editions have continued.
Tom Cannon Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986)
One could argue it is an obstacle to structural reform.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The only economic activity which underwent significant structural change was construction.
Shubert, Adrian A Social History of Modern Spain (1991)
None of these catalysts has anything to do with structural reform or boundary changes.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But the disaster has happened now and the only way out is a set of major structural reforms.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The movement can cause huge cracks in a property and extensive structural damage that costs thousands to repair.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Either you are going to have to do a major structural rethink or just accept the status quo and muddle on.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It may entail major structural repairs.
Mumby, Keith The Allergy Handbook (1988)
The problem is structural in nature.
Mitchel Zacks AHEAD OF THE MARKET (2003)
She had an idea that impacted the whole of the script - a major structural change.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It needed no major structural work, so he could move straight in.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There is a strong risk of structural damage with winds up to 100mph.
The Sun (2015)
First, a threat to the structural integrity of their properties may amount to a common law nuisance.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Motoring groups and councils welcomed the money but said that the amount was insufficient to make lasting structural repairs on the local road network.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Further, there was no obligation on the proposing vendor to carry out repair or remedial structural works prior to completion.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The more they are used, the better they become, as the surface edges soften but maintain their structural integrity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
structural
British English: structural ADJECTIVE
Structural means relating to or affecting the structure of something.
The explosion caused little structural damage to the building.
American English: structural
Brazilian Portuguese: estrutural
Chinese: 结构上的
European Spanish: estructural
French: structural
German: strukturell
Italian: strutturale
Japanese: 構造上の
Korean: 구조적
European Portuguese: estrutural
Latin American Spanish: estructural
All related terms of 'structural'
structural gene
any gene that determines the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide
structural damage
Damage is physical harm that is caused to an object.
structural formula
a chemical formula showing the composition and structure of a molecule . The atoms are represented by symbols and the structure is indicated by showing the relative positions of the atoms in space and the bonds between them
structural problem
A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people.
structural steel
a strong mild steel used in construction work
structural survey
an examination of a property carried out by surveyor which should reveal any problems with the building
structural engineer
A structural engineer is an engineer who works on large structures such as roads , bridges , and large buildings.
structural engineering
the branch of civil engineering dealing with the design and planning of large structures
structural inspection
an examination of a property carried out by surveyor which should reveal any problems with the building
structural linguistics
a descriptive approach to a synchronic or diachronic analysis of language on the basis of its structure as reflected by irreducible units of phonological, morphological, and semantic features
structural psychology
(formerly) a school of psychology using introspection to analyse experience into basic units
structural unemployment
unemployment resulting from changes in the structure of an industry as a result of changes in either technology or taste