De structuur
Example: De structuur van het gebouw zorgt voor extra stevigheid.
Definition
"De structuur" refers to the arrangement or organization of parts within a building or object that provides support and stability. It is the framework that maintains the overall form and strength, as in the phrase: 'De structuur van het gebouw zorgt voor extra stevigheid.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de structuur" comes from the Latin 'structura,' meaning 'a fitting together, arrangement.' This term passed into Dutch through French 'structure,' reflecting how components are constructed or arranged to form a whole. Did you know? The root relates to 'struere,' meaning 'to pile up' or 'build.'
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"De structuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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