Structure

/ˈstrʌk.tʃər/ noun

Definition

A structure is the way parts are arranged and held together to form something, such as a building, a sentence, or an organization.

Etymology

From Latin 'structura' meaning 'a fitting together, building', from 'struere' meaning 'to build or arrange'. Over time it expanded from physical buildings to abstract arrangements like stories and systems.

Kelly Says

Any time something 'makes sense', there’s a hidden structure behind it—your favorite song, your school day, even your friendships. Once you start looking for structure, you realize chaos is often just order you haven’t noticed yet.

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