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structural

adjective (ARRANGEMENT)
 
 
/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl/ US  /-tʃɚ-/

Definition

C2 relating to the way in which parts of a system or object are arranged: The political reforms have led to major structural changes in the economy.Frames and structures structurally
 
 
/-i/ adverb
Few buildings were left structurally safe after the earthquake.Buildings in generalShops, markets and auctionsRestaurants and cafesFrames and structures
(Definition of structural adjective (ARRANGEMENT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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