Definition of structure

The word "structure" comes from the Latin word "structura", which means "construction" or "building". This Latin word is derived from the verb "structere", which means "to build" or "to create". The Latin "structura" was originally used to describe a building or an edifice, but over time it took on a broader meaning to encompass any organized system or framework. In the 15th century, the Latin "structura" was borrowed into Middle English as "structure", and it has since been used to describe a wide range of abstract and concrete entities, from physical buildings and bridges to social and economic systems, institutions, and even the human body. Today, the word "structure" is used in many fields, including science, engineering, philosophy, and social sciences, to refer to any organized system that has a particular form or arrangement.