Structural
Example: The structural changes in the empire affected its long-term stability.
Definition
"Structural" refers to anything related to the arrangement, organization, or framework of parts within a system or entity, such as buildings, societies, or empires. It often describes fundamental changes affecting the overall stability and function.
Etymology
The word "structural" comes from the Latin root 'structura,' meaning 'building' or 'arrangement.' It entered English through the word 'structure,' reflecting the idea of how parts are put together. Did you know? The root is related to 'struere,' meaning 'to pile up' or 'construct,' emphasizing the concept of building or forming.
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"Structural" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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