structural

struc·tur·al

adjective \ˈstrək-chə-rəl, ˈstrək-shrəl\

Definition of STRUCTURAL

1

: of or relating to the physical makeup of a plant or animal body <structural defects of the heart>

2

a : of, relating to, or affecting structure <structural stability>

b : used in building structures <structural clay>

c : involved in or caused by structure especially of the economy <structural unemployment>

3

: of, relating to, or resulting from the effects of folding or faulting of the earth's crust : tectonic

4

: concerned with or relating to structure rather than history or comparison <structural linguistics>

— struc·tur·al·ly adverb

Examples of STRUCTURAL

1. The house suffered no structural damage.

First Known Use of STRUCTURAL

circa 1827

Other Building Terms

batten, cistern, hearth, lath, transom, wainscot

struc·tur·al

adjective \ˈstrək-chə-rəl, ˈstrək-shrəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of STRUCTURAL

1

: of or relating to the physical makeup of a plant or animal body <structural defects of the heart>—compare functional 1a

2

: of, relating to, or affecting structure <structural stability>

—struc·tur·al·ly \-ē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb