structural
gb/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəl/ us/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəl/
B1
English
~ 4300
szerkezeti, tartószerkezeti, teherhordó, strukturális, rendszerszintű
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[structural] [noun]
The earthquake caused significant structural damage to the bridge.
A földrengés jelentős szerkezeti károkat okozott a hídon.
A structural engineer inspected the old building for safety.
Egy statikus mérnök biztonsági szempontból megvizsgálta a régi épületet.
Structural support beams hold up the roof.
The house has some structural problems that need repair.
Learner examples
The storm made structural damage to the house.
A vihar szerkezeti károkat okozott a házban.
A structural wall keeps the roof safe.
A teherhordó fal biztonságosan megtartja a tetőt.
The bridge has strong structural parts.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'structural' with 'decorative', using it to describe style rather than strength or arrangement.
Meaning
relating to physical framework
Collocations
structural damage
|structural engineer
|structural integrity
|structural support
Synonyms
architectural (Focuses more on design and style rather than purely physical strength or arrangement.)
Antonyms
decorative (Emphasizes appearance rather than function or strength.)
Themes
construction
|engineering
|architecture
|housing
|technology
Definition
About how parts are built or held together in something, like a building or bridge.
Relating to the way parts of something are arranged or held together, especially in buildings or other physical objects.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
[structural] [change/problem/feature]
The company needs structural changes to improve efficiency.
A vállalatnak strukturális változtatásokra van szüksége a hatékonyság javításához.
Structural problems in the economy can take years to fix.
A gazdaság strukturális problémáinak megoldása évekbe telhet.
The book's structural features make it easy to read.
Learner examples
The school made structural changes to its schedule.
Az iskola szerkezeti változtatásokat vezetett be az órarendjében.
There is a structural problem in the plan.
A tervben strukturális probléma van.
The team talked about structural reforms.
Common mistake:
Some learners use 'structural' here when 'strategic' would be more accurate for discussing plans or goals.
Meaning
relating to system arrangement
Collocations
structural change
|structural problem
|structural reform
|structural feature
Synonyms
organizational (More specifically refers to the arrangement of people and roles in an organization.)
Antonyms
incidental (Not part of the main arrangement or system.)
Themes
business
|science
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About how parts of a system or idea are put together and connected.
Relating to the way parts of a system, concept, or organization are arranged and connected.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
szerkezeti
B2
strukturális
C1
Usage pattern:
[structural] [analysis/formula/component]
Structural analysis helps us understand how sentences are built.
A szerkezeti elemzés segít megérteni, hogyan épülnek fel a mondatok.
Chemists use structural formulas to show how atoms connect.
A vegyészek szerkezeti képletekkel mutatják meg, hogyan kapcsolódnak egymáshoz az atomok.
Structural biology studies the shapes of proteins.
Learner examples
We did a structural analysis of the poem.
Elvégeztük a vers szerkezeti elemzését.
The chemist drew a structural formula.
A vegyész szerkezeti képletet rajzolt.
They study structural changes in metals.
Meaning
relating to scientific structure
Collocations
structural analysis
|structural formula
|structural component
Synonyms
syntactic (Specifically refers to the structure of sentences in linguistics.)
Themes
science
|linguistics
|education
Definition
About how parts are arranged in science, like words in language or atoms in a molecule.
Relating to the arrangement of parts in scientific contexts such as language, molecules, or materials.
Grammar
Dictionary form
structural
IPA
GB/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəl/
US/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəl/
Syllables & stress
struc - tur - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (struc)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: structural
Word family
Core family
structure
noun B1
structurally
adverb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unstructured
adjective
Advanced or less common
structuralism
noun
structuralist
noun
Expressions
structural damage
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəl dˈæmɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
damage to a structure's framework
Harm to the main parts that hold something up, like a building or bridge.
Examples
- The hurricane caused severe structural damage to homes along the coast.
- After the fire, inspectors found significant structural damage.
structural engineer
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəl ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
person designing strong structures
An engineer who makes sure buildings, bridges, and other structures are strong and safe.
Examples
- A structural engineer inspected the cracked walls.
- She works as a structural engineer for a large firm.
structural integrity
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəl ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
strength and safety of a structure
The strength that keeps a building or object standing and safe.
Examples
- Engineers tested the bridge's structural integrity before reopening it.
- Engineers assessed the bridge’s structural integrity.
- Poor materials can weaken a building's structural integrity.
- High temperatures can reduce structural integrity.