structure

1 something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it Synonyms of structure edifice, buildingWords Related to structure construction, erection; bungalow, cabin, chalet, cottage, house, lodge, summerhouse; hovel, hut, hutment, shack, shanty, shed; castle, château, estate, hall, manor, mansion, palace, pile, villa; skyscraper, tower

2 something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built Synonyms of structure erection, constructionWords Related to structure arrangement, assembly; configuration, frame, framework, shell, skeleton; geography, geometry

3 the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box Synonyms of structure architecture, armature, cadre, configuration, edifice, fabric, framework, framing, infrastructure, shell, skeleton, frameWords Related to structure cage, lattice, network; contour, figure, outline, profile, shape, silhouette; chassis