structured

[struhk-cherd]

adjective

1. having and manifesting a clearly defined structure or organization.

structured

/ ˈstrʌktʃəd /

adjective

1. having a distinct physical shape or form, often provided by an internal structure

2. planned in broad outline; organized

   structured play for preschoolers

3. having a definite predetermined pattern; rigid

   structured hierarchy

Other Word Forms

• nonstructured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of structured¹

First recorded in 1870–75; structure + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Thematically, “Am I Roxie?” is structured around the “Circle of Life” song from “The Lion King.”

From Los Angeles Times

The ownership of the home prompted accusations that Farage had structured the purchase in order to avoid paying additional tax.

From BBC

The Murdoch family has structured a reported $3.3-billion settlement to buy out the stakes of James Murdoch, Elisabeth Murdoch and Prudence MacLeod.

From Los Angeles Times

She added: "They made vast profits from their activities and structured their businesses in a way that tried to conceal their activities and to launder their ill-gotten income."

From BBC

It found he "missed the structured support of a formal curacy" as he was "placed by the former Bishop of Llandaff immediately into an incumbency-level post".

From BBC

Related Words

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