Substructure: meaning, definitions and examples

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substructure

 

[ หˆsสŒbหŒstrสŒk.tสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

engineering

A structure, usually below ground level, that supports or is supported by a larger structure above it.

Synonyms

base, foundation, underlying structure

Examples of usage

  • The substructure of the bridge was carefully designed to withstand the weight of the traffic.
  • The construction crew worked on strengthening the substructure of the building.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

The underlying support or framework of a building or other construction.

Synonyms

framework, support system, underlying framework

Examples of usage

  • The substructure of the ancient cathedral was a marvel of engineering.
  • The architect focused on ensuring the stability of the substructure before proceeding with the rest of the design.

Translations

Translations of the word "substructure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subestrutura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคธเค‚เคฐเคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterstruktur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ substruktur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัั‚ั€ัƒะบั‚ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podstruktura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‹้ƒจๆง‹้€  (ใ‹ใถใ“ใ†ใžใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-structure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subestructura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alt yapฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜๋ถ€ ๊ตฌ์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจู†ูŠุฉ ุงู„ุชุญุชูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podstruktura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podลกtruktรบra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ็ป“ๆž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podstruktura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirbygging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‹ะปั‹ะผ ะฐัั‚ั‹ะฝะดะฐา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒฅแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt yapฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subestructura

Etymology

The word 'substructure' originated from the combination of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'structure' meaning 'a building or other object constructed from several parts'. It first appeared in the mid-16th century to refer to the underlying support or foundation of a building. Over time, its usage expanded to include various engineering and architectural contexts, highlighting its importance in construction and design.

See also: restructure, restructurer, restructuring, structural, structurally, structured, structuring, unstructured.