structural
adjective
struc·tur·al
ˈstrək-chə-rəl 
ˈstrək-shrəl
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
structurally
adverb
Examples of structural in a Sentence
The house suffered no structural damage.
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Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
These protective membranes are vital for providing structural support, cushioning tissue, improving circulation of cerebrospinal fluid and enhancing immune health by providing a defensive barrier against disease.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
The Academy itself is known for its mid-century modern architecture, and the interior of the Polaris, with its high lobby ceilings and exposed structural components mirrors the famed triangular arches of the Academy Chapel.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
One of those students is Anas Daou, a 31-year-old structural engineer from Lebanon, who was accepted into a doctoral civil engineering program at the University of Texas at Austin.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Structural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/structural. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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structural
adjective
struc·tur·al
ˈstrək-chə-rəl
ˈstrək-shrəl
1
: of, relating to, or affecting structure
structural weaknesses
2
: used or formed for use in construction
structural steel
structurally
adverb
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Medical Definition
structural
adjective
struc·tur·al
ˈstrək-chə-rəl, ˈstrək-shrəl
1
: of or relating to the physical makeup of a plant or animal body
structural defects of the heart
compare functional sense 1a
2
: of, relating to, or affecting structure
structural stability
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