(computing, design) A design pattern that makes it easier to create relationships between entities.

plural of control structure

(now rare) The study of human bodies; anatomy.

(topology) A structure defined for a (topological) manifold so that it supports differentiation of functions defined on it.

plural of differential structure

(chemistry) The arrangement of chemical bonds between atoms in a molecule (or in an ion or radical with multiple atoms), specifically which atoms are chemically bonded to what other atoms with what kind of chemical bond, together with any information on the geometric shape of the molecule needed to uniquely identify the type of molecule.

plural of structural formula

plural of structural formula

(finance) The way that a corporation finances its assets through some combination of equity, debt, and hybrid securities.

(economics) That portion of the public sector deficit which exists even when the economy is at potential. Government spending beyond government revenues at times of normal, predictable economic activity, as opposed to a cyclical deficit.