δομή
Wordform Details
Translation: structureconstructionframeworkorganization
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
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Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: δομή
Translation: structure; construction; framework; organization; composition; architecture (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δομή (domḗ) meaning 'house, building, structure', derived from the verb δέμω (démō) 'to build'. The root is related to Latin domus 'house' (cognate with English 'domestic', 'domicile') and connects to the Indo-European root *dem- meaning 'house, household'. This word family shows how architectural concepts evolved from concrete building to abstract organizational structures, much like English 'structure' comes from Latin struere 'to build'.
Example Usage
Η δομή του κτιρίου είναι πολύ σταθερή.
The structure of the building is very stable.
Μελετάμε τη δομή της πρότασης.
We are studying the structure of the sentence.
Η εταιρεία άλλαξε τη δομή της.
The company changed its structure.
Η δομή του κτιρίου είναι πολύ γερή.
The structure of the building is very solid.
Η κοινωνική δομή έχει αλλάξει.
The social structure has changed.
Η εταιρεία άλλαξε την οργανωτική της δομή.
The company changed its organizational structure.
Mnemonics
- Think 'dome' - both relate to building and structure
- DOM-ē sounds like 'domestic' - both come from the same root about houses
Cultural Context
Widely used in academic, technical, and everyday contexts. Common in discussions about architecture, organization, linguistics, and social sciences. Often appears in formal writing and professional discourse.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: δόμηση refers to the process of building or construction, while δομή refers to the resulting structure or organization
Confused word:
Η δόμηση του σπιτιού διήρκεσε έναν χρόνο.
The construction of the house lasted one year.
Notes: δόμηση is less common and more technical, focusing on the act of construction rather than the end result
Mnemonic: δομή is the 'what' (the structure), δόμηση is the 'how' (the building process)