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internal structure

[ɪnˈtɜːrnəl ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounfemininepl: internal structures / estruturas internas
estrutura interna
1. The arrangement and organization of the inner components or elements of something
The internal structure of the building was damaged by the fire.
A estrutura interna do prédio foi danificada pelo incêndio.
2. In biology, the anatomical composition of an organism or organ
Scientists studied the internal structure of the cell.
Os cientistas estudaram a estrutura interna da célula.
3. The fundamental organization or framework of a system, institution, or concept
The company's internal structure needs to be reorganized.
A estrutura interna da empresa precisa ser reorganizada.
Synonyms
inner compositioninternal organizationinternal frameworkcomposition internaorganização interna
Antonyms
external structureouter structureestrutura externa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura interna
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estrutura interna
common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
estrutura interna
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

inner workings
nuts and bolts
funcionamento interno
engrenagens
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