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    substructure
    /ˈsʌbˌstrʌktʃə/

    noun

    • 1. an underlying or supporting structure: "here is a Roman theatre built over barrel-vaulted substructures"

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  2. theconstructor.org › building › superstructure-substructure-building-constructionWhat is Substructure and Superstructure in Building Construction?

    Substructure. Contrastingly, the substructure constitutes the foundational support system constructed beneath ground level. Its primary function is to transfer loads from the superstructure to the underlying soil, necessitating direct contact with the supporting terrain. Key elements of the substructure encompass:

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUBSTRUCTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SUBSTRUCTURE definition: 1. a firm structure that supports something built on top of it: 2. a firm structure that supports…. Learn more.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUBSTRUCTURE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    SUBSTRUCTURE meaning: 1. a firm structure that supports something built on top of it: 2. a firm structure that supports…. Learn more.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › substructureSubstructure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : an underlying or supporting part of a structure. substructural. ˈsəb-ˌstrək-chə-rəl. -shrəl. adjective. Examples of substructure in a Sentence. The bridge's substructure was damaged.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › substructureSUBSTRUCTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Substructure definition: a structure forming the foundation of a building or other construction.. See examples of SUBSTRUCTURE used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUBSTRUCTURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'substructure' Word Frequency. substructure in British English. (ˈsʌbˌstrʌktʃə ) noun. 1. a structure, pattern, etc, that forms the basis of anything. 2. a structure forming a foundation or framework for a building or other construction. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsubstructure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of substructure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › substructureSubstructure - definition of substructure by The Free Dictionary

    Define substructure. substructure synonyms, substructure pronunciation, substructure translation, English dictionary definition of substructure. n. 1. The supporting part of a structure; the foundation. 2. The earth bank or bed supporting railroad tracks. sub·struc′tur·al adj. American Heritage®...

  10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › substructureSubstructure Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    SUBSTRUCTURE meaning: a supporting part or structure that is below something often used figuratively.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › substructuresubstructure | meaning of substructure in Longman Dictionary of...

    substructure meaning, definition, what is substructure: one of the structures (structure1 (3)) wi...: Learn more.