Structure
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Pro Tip 1/3
Visualizing Structures
Visualize 'structure' as a network of connections or pieces that come together to form a whole. Learning about cell structure is easier when you imagine the cell as a miniature city.
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Common Collocations
Note common phrases like 'physical structure', which refer to tangible entities, versus abstract uses. The author discusses the moral structure of the society in her book.
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Complex Interpretations
Understand that 'structure' can represent both simple objects and complex concepts. The structure of this music piece is both symmetrical and complex.