Substructure Meaning
/ˈsʌbˈstrʌktʃər/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).
nounThe earth or gravel that the railway tracks are embedded in.
Sentence Examples
The engineer checked the substructure of the large bridge.
A substructure is an underlying or a supporting structure.
Engineers inspected the concrete substructure of the bridge.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The building's ____, which is hidden below ground, supports the entire weight of the structure.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The engineers inspected the ____ of the bridge to check for any signs of rust or damage from the river.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English structure English substructure From sub- + structure.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The building's ____, which is hidden below ground, supports the entire weight of the structure.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The engineers inspected the ____ of the bridge to check for any signs of rust or damage from the river.