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n. the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations; "his lectures have no structure"

n. an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

n. a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"

structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, body structure

n. a particular complex anatomical part; "he has good bone structure"

structure, restructure

v. give a structure to; "I need to structure my days"

defensive

adj. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"

defensive, justificative, justificatory, excusatory

adj. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

stand, point of view, viewpoint, standpoint

n. a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"

industry, manufacture, manufacturing

n. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production"

complex, coordination compound

n. a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated

system

n. (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium; "in a static system oil cannot be replaced by water on a surface"; "a system generating hydrogen peroxide"

shape, form, figure, anatomy, chassis, frame, physique, build, soma, bod, human body, physical body, material body

n. alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

contrite

adj. feeling regret for a fault or offence

humble, self-deprecating

adj. conscious of your own shortcomings

offensive

adj. for the purpose of attack rather than defense; "offensive weapons"

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