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structures

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɹəktʃɝz// UK //stɹˈʌktʃəz// struc·tures

n. things that have been built, like buildings, bridges, or towers. It can also mean the way different parts of something are organized or put together.

n. complex entities constructed from several parts, such as buildings or large frameworks. Also refers to the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.


SIMPLE

The city has many tall structures made of glass and steel.

CONTEXTUAL

Engineers must ensure that all offshore structures can withstand the force of extreme ocean storms.

COMPLEX

The researcher analyzed the social structures of the community to understand how power was distributed among different families over several generations.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to physical buildings or abstract systems of organization.

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