structurally
gb/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/ us/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/
B2
Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
B2
relation
1
in terms of structure or organization
When you look at how something is organized or put together.
Mẫu sử dụng:
Structurally, [clause]. / [something] is structurally [adjective].
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use the adjective "structural" where the adverb is needed (e.g., "Structurally, the report...", not "Structural, the report...").
Từ đồng nghĩa
organizationally (Focuses more on organization than on an underlying framework.)
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in terms of structure (A longer but very direct paraphrase.)
Từ trái nghĩa
superficially (Looks only at the surface, not the underlying arrangement.)
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functionally (Focuses on purpose/use rather than form or layout.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
structurally similar
|structurally different
|structurally separate
|structurally coherent
|structurally simple
|structurally complex
|structurally flawed
|structurally consistent
|structurally important
|structurally central
Chủ đề
writing
|education
|analysis
|workplace
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is structurally [adjective]. / assess [something] structurally
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse cosmetic damage (paint, surfaces) with structural damage (beams, walls, foundations).
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
cosmetically (Relates to appearance rather than the supporting framework.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
structurally sound
|structurally unsafe
|structurally damaged
|structurally compromised
|structurally stable
|structurally deficient
|structurally intact
|structurally reinforced
|structurally weakened
Chủ đề
engineering
|construction
|safety
|housing
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
structurally + [adjective] (e.g., structurally high) / structurally + [verb phrase]
Lỗi thường gặp:
This sense is close to "systemically"; "structurally" often highlights design and incentives, not just widespread presence.
Từ đồng nghĩa
systemically (Often broader, emphasizing the whole system and its effects.)
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fundamentally (More general; does not specifically point to system design.)
Từ trái nghĩa
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.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
structurally high
|structurally low
|structurally biased
|structurally unequal
|structurally disadvantaged
|structurally flawed
|structurally driven
|structurally embedded
|structurally constrained
|structurally reform
Chủ đề
economics
|politics
|society
|business
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
structurally + [adjective] / analyze [something] structurally
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse this in everyday conversation; it’s most common in academic or analytic contexts.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
semantically (Relates to meaning rather than form/arrangement.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
structurally ambiguous
|structurally well-formed
|structurally parallel
|structurally marked
|structurally complex
|structurally simple
|structurally identical
|structurally similar
|structurally constrained
|structurally derived
Chủ đề
linguistics
|education
|writing
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This sentence is structurally simple.
- The two sentences are structurally similar.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
structurally
IPA
GB/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/
US/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
struc - tur - ally (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (struc)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: structurally
- Plural: structurallies
Cách diễn đạt
structurally damaged
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli dˈæmɪd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
technical
damaged in the supporting structure
The main supporting parts are damaged.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.