Word
structurally
Phoneticsstruc·tural·ly
US/ˈstɹəktʃɝəɫi/
UK/stɹˈʌktʃəɹəli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to how something is built or organized. You use it when talking about the basic frame or system of a building, a company, or a plan.
adv. relating to the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. Often describes the physical integrity of a building or the underlying organization of a system.
Examples
“The old house is still structurally sound.”
“Engineers checked the bridge after the earthquake to ensure it was still structurally safe for heavy traffic.”
“The consultant argued that the company was structurally flawed, suggesting that no amount of new hiring could fix the underlying issues with its management hierarchy.”
Examples
simple
“The old house is still structurally sound.”
contextual
“Engineers checked the bridge after the earthquake to ensure it was still structurally safe for heavy traffic.”
complex
“The consultant argued that the company was structurally flawed, suggesting that no amount of new hiring could fix the underlying issues with its management hierarchy.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “structurally” in context.
Verb
01. structurally relate
“The two chemical compounds structurally relate to each other in several ways.”
adv + verb
02. rejection structurally
Usage
Typically modifies adjectives related to stability or nouns related to organization; often placed before the adjective it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“The second compound turned out to be a structurally unusual macrocyclic polyamine—a ring-shaped variant unlike any previously reported from mouse or human biology.” “It’s structurally solid in this state, even though it’s barely 4 mm thick.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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