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struct

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A data structure, especially one that serves to group a number of fields (in contrast to an object-oriented class with methods) or one that is passed by value rather than by reference.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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Etymology

Abbreviation of structure, used as a keyword in the C programming language and its descendants.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tietue — Translations
  • German: Struktur — Translations
  • German: Verbund — Translations
  • Japanese: 構造体 — Translations
  • Russian: структу́ра (struktúra) — Translations