Structural
Example: The structural design of ancient buildings reveals much about past societies.
Definition
"Structural" relates to the arrangement and organization of parts within a whole, especially in the context of buildings or other constructed entities. It describes elements that form the framework or support system, such as in the phrase 'The structural design of ancient buildings reveals much about past societies.'
Etymology
The word "structural" comes from the Latin root 'structura,' meaning 'a fitting together, building, or arrangement.' It evolved through English to describe anything pertaining to the construction or framework of an object, often used in architecture and engineering contexts.
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"Structural" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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