structurally
gb/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/ us/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/
B2
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
adverb
B2
relation
1
in terms of structure or organization
When you look at how something is organized or put together.
Padrão de uso:
Structurally, [clause]. / [something] is structurally [adjective].
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use the adjective "structural" where the adverb is needed (e.g., "Structurally, the report...", not "Structural, the report...").
Sinônimos
organizationally (Focuses more on organization than on an underlying framework.)
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in terms of structure (A longer but very direct paraphrase.)
Antônimos
superficially (Looks only at the surface, not the underlying arrangement.)
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functionally (Focuses on purpose/use rather than form or layout.)
Colocações
structurally similar
|structurally different
|structurally separate
|structurally coherent
|structurally simple
|structurally complex
|structurally flawed
|structurally consistent
|structurally important
|structurally central
Temas
writing
|education
|analysis
|workplace
Exemplos
- Structurally, the argument is clear, but the evidence is thin.
- The two novels are structurally similar, with alternating narrators in each chapter.
- The app is structurally simple, which makes it easy to maintain.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Structurally, this essay has three parts.
- These two stories are structurally similar.
adverb
technical
B2
relation
2
regarding a building’s physical framework
About the strong parts that hold a building up.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is structurally [adjective]. / assess [something] structurally
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse cosmetic damage (paint, surfaces) with structural damage (beams, walls, foundations).
Sinônimos
from a structural standpoint (More explicit and often used in technical reports.)
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in terms of structural integrity (Emphasizes safety and strength.)
Antônimos
cosmetically (Relates to appearance rather than the supporting framework.)
Colocações
structurally sound
|structurally unsafe
|structurally damaged
|structurally compromised
|structurally stable
|structurally deficient
|structurally intact
|structurally reinforced
|structurally weakened
Temas
engineering
|construction
|safety
|housing
Exemplos
- The engineer said the building is structurally sound despite the cracked plaster.
- After the earthquake, several homes were structurally damaged and had to be evacuated.
- Before we renovate, we need to assess the roof structurally, not just visually.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The bridge is structurally safe.
- The storm left the house structurally damaged.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
3
due to underlying system features
Because of how a system is built or set up.
Padrão de uso:
structurally + [adjective] (e.g., structurally high) / structurally + [verb phrase]
Erro comum:
This sense is close to "systemically"; "structurally" often highlights design and incentives, not just widespread presence.
Sinônimos
systemically (Often broader, emphasizing the whole system and its effects.)
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fundamentally (More general; does not specifically point to system design.)
Antônimos
temporarily (Caused by short-term conditions rather than built-in features.)
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cyclically (Driven by business or seasonal cycles rather than long-term structure.)
Colocações
structurally high
|structurally low
|structurally biased
|structurally unequal
|structurally disadvantaged
|structurally flawed
|structurally driven
|structurally embedded
|structurally constrained
|structurally reform
Temas
economics
|politics
|society
|business
Exemplos
- Youth unemployment remains structurally high in many regions.
- The industry is structurally dependent on a few large suppliers.
- The policy tries to address problems that are structurally embedded in the housing market.
Exemplos para estudantes
- In some places, prices are structurally high.
- The system is structurally unfair.
adverb
technical
C1
relation
4
with respect to linguistic structure
About how sentences or language are built.
Padrão de uso:
structurally + [adjective] / analyze [something] structurally
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse this in everyday conversation; it’s most common in academic or analytic contexts.
Sinônimos
syntactically (More specific: focuses on syntax/grammar rather than any kind of structure.)
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grammatically (Focuses on correctness; "structurally" may focus on form even if it is not 'correct'.)
Antônimos
semantically (Relates to meaning rather than form/arrangement.)
Colocações
structurally ambiguous
|structurally well-formed
|structurally parallel
|structurally marked
|structurally complex
|structurally simple
|structurally identical
|structurally similar
|structurally constrained
|structurally derived
Temas
linguistics
|education
|writing
Exemplos
- The sentence is structurally ambiguous, even though the intended meaning is clear.
- These two clauses are structurally parallel, which improves readability.
- The researcher analyzed the conversation structurally to identify recurring patterns.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This sentence is structurally simple.
- The two sentences are structurally similar.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
structurally
AFI
GB/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/
US/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
struc - tur - ally (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (struc)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: structurally
- Plural: structurallies
Expressões
structurally damaged
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli dˈæmɪd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
technical
damaged in the supporting structure
The main supporting parts are damaged.
Exemplos
- Several apartments were structurally damaged and had to be evacuated.
- The ship was structurally damaged after hitting the rocks.
- The report confirmed that the school was structurally damaged in the quake.
structurally different
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli dˈɪfɹənt/
fixed phrase
having a different basic structure
Built in a different way.
Exemplos
- Although the products look alike, they are structurally different inside.
- Their economies are structurally different, so the same policy has different effects.
- The two stories are structurally different: one is linear, the other is told in flashbacks.
structurally intact
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli ɪntˈækt/
fixed phrase
technical
undamaged in the supporting structure
The important supporting parts are not broken.
Exemplos
- Most of the building remained structurally intact after the storm.
- The car looked badly damaged, but the frame was structurally intact.
- Firefighters reported that the main staircase was structurally intact.
structurally similar
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli sˈɪmɪlɚ/
fixed phrase
having the same basic structure
Built in almost the same way.
Exemplos
- The two organizations are structurally similar, with a small leadership team and regional branches.
- The new model is structurally similar to last year’s, but the materials have changed.
- These molecules are structurally similar but behave differently.
structurally sound
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
technical
strong and safe in structure
Strong enough and safe to stand.
Exemplos
- The inspector confirmed the house is structurally sound.
- The bridge is old, but it remains structurally sound after repairs.
- The wall looks rough, but the building is structurally sound.
structurally unsound
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli ʌnsˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
technical
unsafe because of weak structure
Not safe because the main parts are weak.
Exemplos
- The balcony was found to be structurally unsound and was closed immediately.
- After the fire, the warehouse was structurally unsound.
- Engineers warned that the hillside road is structurally unsound in heavy rain.