Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Structure”
How something is built or put together; the parts and their arrangement.
Word Family of Structure
What is the noun of structure? — structures
What is the verb of structure? — structure
What is the adjective of structure? — structural
What is the adverb of structure? — structurally
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The building has a strong steel structure. B1
- The structure of the sentence is important. B1
- Organizations need clear structure to work well. B2
Word Form Patterns for Structure
-al
Adds **-al** to form an adjective meaning relating to. Example: structure → structural.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: structure → structurally.
Origin and Word Formation of Structure
From Latin 'structura', from 'struere' meaning to build.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Structure
Wrong: The building has a good organize structure.
Correct: The building has good structure.
Structure is countable; remove redundant adjective 'organize'
Wrong: We need structure the project well.
Correct: We need to structure the project well.
Structure as verb needs 'to' infinitive marker
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Structure
What are the word forms of “structure”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “structure”?
“structure” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “structure” come from?
From Latin 'structura', from 'struere' meaning to build.