Meaning & use

structural

adjective·Academic

Relating to the structure or framework of something, especially a building or system.

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Engineers found structural damage in the bridge after the earthquake.

The company needs structural changes, not just a new marketing slogan.

A note on using this word

Structural often implies a fundamental, hard-to-change property, distinguishing it from superficial or cosmetic issues.

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