structured (adj.)

1810, past-participle adjective from structure (v.). Meaning "organized so as to produce results" is from 1959.

"put together systematically," by 1855 (occasional use from late 16c.), from structure (n.). Related: Structured; structuring.

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Definitions of structured from WordNet

structured (adj.)

having definite and highly organized structure;

a structured environment

structured (adj.)

resembling a living organism in organization or development;

Synonyms: integrated

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