Structurally
ˈstrʌktʃərəli
Definitions
In a manner relating to the composition, organization, or arrangement of something; in terms of its fundamental framework.
ˈstrʌktʃərəli
In a way relating to the way something is built or arranged.
The building was structurally damaged by the earthquake.
💡 Simply: Imagine a building. Structurally means how it's built, like if it's strong and safe. If something is structurally sound, it means it's well-built and won't fall down. For example, is this new building structurally sound?
👶 For kids: When something is 'structurally', it means how it's built or put together. Like, is a toy car put together well?
More Examples
The company's finances were structurally unsound.
The report examines the problem structurally, focusing on underlying causes.
They need to rebuild the project structurally to fit new user demands.
How It's Used
"The bridge was structurally sound after the inspection."
"The building is structurally innovative, using new materials."
"The company needs to be restructured structurally to improve efficiency."
Idioms & expressions
structurally sound
In good condition with no flaws in the construction.
"The engineers confirmed that the bridge was structurally sound after the repairs."
structurally flawed
Having fundamental defects in its construction or design.
"The report highlighted that the building was structurally flawed due to poor foundations."
From the word 'structure', derived from the Latin 'structura', meaning 'building' or 'arrangement'. The suffix '-ally' transforms it into an adverb, indicating 'in a structural way'.
The adverb 'structurally' emerged in the 19th century with increasing use of the word 'structure' in scientific and engineering contexts.
Memory tip
Think of a building's skeleton: structurally is about how things are put together.