basicstructures
nounUK /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈstrʌktʃəz/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈstrʌktʃərz/
The simple main parts that hold something together.
The basic structures of the bridge are the pillars and beams.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The simplest building blocks of a subject or idea.
In science class we learned the basic structures of a cell.
3. The main parts of a sentence, like the subject and verb.
The teacher explained the basic structures of English sentences.
4. The simple shapes and forms used in art and design.
The artist began with basic structures like circles and squares.