French word

structural

Pronunciation

IPA/stʁyktyʁal/

Meaning

  • adjectivestructural

Example

Ce problème structural est grave.

This structural problem is serious.

Illustration for structural (structural)

More examples

Dans cet article bilingue, l'adjectif anglais structural qualifie des changements structurels.

In this bilingual article, the English adjective "structural" modifies structural changes.

Core concept

The underlying arrangement of parts that gives an object or system its stability and function.

Similar words

structurel: Concerning the assembly or framework of something.
fonctionnel: Designed to serve a particular purpose or function.
matériel: Concerned with material or physical aspects.

Definition in French

Qui qualifie ce qui relève de la structure matérielle ou organisationnelle d'un objet ou d'un système.

Word origin

French structurel combines structure with an adjectival suffix, and structure comes from Latin structura, based on struere, meaning to build.

Usage tips

  • A feminine singular noun takes structurelle, as in une réforme structurelle, while a masculine singular noun takes structurel.

Opposites

Related words

  • structurationstructuringnoun
  • restructurationrestructuringnoun
  • structurantstructuringadjective

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