1.
structural; systemic; inherent in the structure
Relating to or arising from the fundamental structure or system of something, rather than being superficial or incidental.
Composed of 構造 (structure) + 的 (adjectival suffix) + な. Used in academic, political, and economic discussions to describe problems, changes, or features that are deeply embedded in a system. Implies that surface-level fixes won't help — the issue is fundamental.
Common collocations
- 構造的な問題: structural problem
- 構造的な改革: structural reform
- 構造的な変化: structural change
- 構造的な欠陥: structural defect
- 構造的不況: structural recession