1struc·ture 
/ˈstrʌktʃɚ/ noun
plural struc·tures /ˈstrʌktʃɚ/ noun 1 [count] a : the way that something is built, arranged, or organized
▪ They studied the compound's molecular structure. ▪ The film had a simple narrative structure. ▪ the structure of a plant
b : the way that a group of people are organized
▪ a solid family structure ▪ the social structure of a college campus ▪ changes to the company's power structure 2 [count] : something (such as a house, tower, bridge, etc.) that is built by putting parts together and that usually stands on its own
▪ a brick/steel structure ▪ The structure was damaged by fire. ▪ a 12-story structure 3 [noncount] : the quality of something that is carefully planned, organized, and controlled
▪ The novel lacks structure. ▪ Children need a lot of structure in their lives.
▪ They studied the compound's molecular structure. ▪ The film had a simple narrative structure. ▪ the structure of a plant
b : the way that a group of people are organized
▪ a solid family structure ▪ the social structure of a college campus ▪ changes to the company's power structure
▪ a brick/steel structure ▪ The structure was damaged by fire. ▪ a 12-story structure
▪ The novel lacks structure. ▪ Children need a lot of structure in their lives.
