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structural

 
 
/ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ adjective

Definition

relating to the way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged: The political reforms have led to major structural changes in the economy.
PROPERTY relating to the structure of a building or similar object: The fire caused major structural damage to the property.
structurally /ˈstrʌktʃərəli/ US   /-tʃɚ-/ adverb It is becoming clear that the economy is structurally flawed.
(Definition of structural adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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