The term “structures” in literature is remarkably versatile, serving both as a literal descriptor of physical edifices and as a metaphor for organized systems in nature, society, and thought. In some texts, authors use the word to denote tangible buildings or architectural elements—for example, describing cathedrals and temples with ornate details and enduring charm [1, 2, 3], or even noting temporary constructions that later give way to more substantial ones [4, 5]. In contrast, naturalists like Darwin employ “structures” to refer to biological forms and anatomical adaptations, comparing the organisation within organisms to engineered designs [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]. Moreover, the term extends into metaphorical realms, as authors use it to symbolize the frameworks underlying human cognition or social institutions, such as brain-structures that carry the weight of intellectual legacy [11] or organizational structures that underpin modern commerce [12]. Thus, across diverse genres and historical periods, “structures” becomes a unifying concept that bridges the physical, biological, and conceptual worlds.