Structureel
Example: De structurele veranderingen in de samenleving beïnvloedden de geschiedenis diepgaand.
Definition
"Structureel" describes something related to the fundamental organization or framework of a system, often implying lasting or significant changes. In history, "structureel" refers to deep, enduring alterations in society or institutions that shape historical developments profoundly.
Etymology
The word "structureel" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Latin root 'structura,' meaning 'a fitting together, building.' It entered Dutch to describe things related to structure or framework. Did you know? The root is also the source of the English word 'structure,' showing their shared linguistic heritage.
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"Structureel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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