structure

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [U,C] the way in which the parts of sth are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts: the structure of the building / human body * changes in the social and economic structure of society * the grammatical structures of a language * a career / salary / tax structure 2 [C] a thing that is made of several parts, especially a building: a stone / brick / wooden structure 3 [U,C] the state of being well organized or planned with all the parts linked together; a careful plan: Your essay needs (a) structure. verb [VN] [usuallypassive] ~ sth (around sth) to arrange or organize sth into a system or pattern: How well does the teacher structure the lessons? * The exhibition is structured around the themes of work and leisure. * Make use of the toys in structured group activities.