Structure Definition & Meaning

structure
noun
  1. a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
  2. the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts; "artists must study the structure of the human body"; "the structure of the benzene molecule"
  3. the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations; "his lectures have no structure"
  4. a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure"
  5. the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships; "the social organization of England and America is very different"; "sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family"
verb
  1. give a structure to; "I need to structure my days"

"Structure" in song lyrics

See how structure is used in real songs:

  • "Son, it's the Ruger, Mausberg verbal glock structure"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets
  • "neighbourhood parking lot structure"
    Aceyalone — The Greatest Show on Earth
  • "Poisonous, venom yes, when I bless the mic and structure"
    Afu-Ra — Defeat

Usage tips for "structure"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "structure" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for structure to find words that pair well.

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