structural
adjective
struc·tur·al
ˈstrək-chə-rəl 
ˈstrək-shrəl
1
: of or relating to the physical makeup of a plant or animal body
structural defects of the heart
2
a
: of, relating to, or affecting structure
structural stability
b
: used in building structures
structural clay
c
: involved in or caused by structure especially of the economy
structural unemployment
3
: of, relating to, or resulting from the effects of folding or faulting of the earth's crust : tectonic
4
: concerned with or relating to structure rather than history or comparison
structural linguistics
structurally
adverb
Examples of structural in a Sentence
The house suffered no structural damage.
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Once delivered, framing and panel assembly are faster and cheaper than conventional builds—cutting structural build time by 40% and labor costs by 20%.
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Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Since then, only a few structural modifications and modern changes have been made—wood-burning stoves were replaced by propane heaters, and horses and mules were swapped for llamas (their feet are softer and less damaging to the ground).
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Homes in low-income areas are 29% more likely to be destroyed by wildfires due to poor structural conditions like infrequent roof repairs, as well as much further access from emergency services like fire departments that can’t respond in time.
—Jeremy Ney, Time, 21 May 2025
While beauty is resilient amid a chaotic backdrop, there are structural changes happening that the industry needs to take seriously, said Stéphane de La Faverie, chief executive officer of the Estée Lauder Cos., at WWD Beauty CEO Summit.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Since then, only a few structural modifications and modern changes have been made—wood-burning stoves were replaced by propane heaters, and horses and mules were swapped for llamas (their feet are softer and less damaging to the ground).
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Homes in low-income areas are 29% more likely to be destroyed by wildfires due to poor structural conditions like infrequent roof repairs, as well as much further access from emergency services like fire departments that can’t respond in time.
—Jeremy Ney, Time, 21 May 2025
While beauty is resilient amid a chaotic backdrop, there are structural changes happening that the industry needs to take seriously, said Stéphane de La Faverie, chief executive officer of the Estée Lauder Cos., at WWD Beauty CEO Summit.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for structural
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“Structural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/structural. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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structural
adjective
struc·tur·al
ˈstrək-chə-rəl
ˈstrək-shrəl
1
: of, relating to, or affecting structure
structural weaknesses
2
: used or formed for use in construction
structural steel
structurally
adverb
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Medical Definition
structural
adjective
struc·tur·al
ˈstrək-chə-rəl, ˈstrək-shrəl
1
: of or relating to the physical makeup of a plant or animal body
structural defects of the heart
compare functional sense 1a
2
: of, relating to, or affecting structure
structural stability
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