Structured

/ˈstrʌktʃərd/ adjective

Definition

Organized in a clear, planned way with a definite pattern, order, or system.

Etymology

From Latin 'structura' (a fitting together, arrangement), based on 'struere' (to build). The word 'structure' entered English in the 1300s, with 'structured' as its adjective form.

Kelly Says

Neuroscience shows that children actually thrive with structure—their brains are developing executive function, which is the ability to plan and organize, and structure provides the scaffolding for that growth.

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