: involved in or caused by structure especially of the economy
structural unemployment
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: of, relating to, or resulting from the effects of folding or faulting of the earth's crust : tectonic
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: concerned with or relating to structure rather than history or comparison
structural linguistics
structurallyadverb
Example Sentences
The house suffered no structural damage.
Recent Examples on the WebThat means constant communication with critical counterparts on the engineering side, who field questions about new materials or components meeting regulations for flammability and structural integrity. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 July 2022 The culvert was cool but humid, and the group made quick work of documenting the concrete, tile and stone’s structural integrity. Joshua Gunter, cleveland, 22 July 2022 Pylons need to be replaced when the rust has affected their structural integrity, so early detection saves costs in the long run.Wired, 6 July 2022 The conference in Dallas was held just after the leak of the draft of the Court’s Roe v. Wade reversal, leading to much discussion about the structural integrity of America’s most essential institutions. Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 The result was discoloration and color changes that can affect the paint's structural integrity, causing such defects as loss of transparency, brittleness, or micro-cracks. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 June 2022 The rest of the building was demolished 10 days later due to concerns over structural integrity. Laura Romero, ABC News, 10 June 2022 That means tensing key muscles in order to protect your spine’s structural integrity, and to help shift the effort to your hips and legs. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 28 May 2022 From sustaining animals with its edible nuts, fueling ironworks with its branches to providing structural integrity to ships and buildings, oak trees have been a constant presence throughout history.Hartford Courant, 27 May 2022 See More