substructure

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ structure

Noun

substructure (plural substructures)

The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).
The earth or gravel that railway sleepers are embedded in.

Synonyms

(supporting part): underbuilding

Translations

the supporting part of a structure

Czech: spodní stavba f (buildings), železniční spodek m (railway)
Irish: fostruchtúr m

Romanian: substructură (ro) f

See also

superstructure

Latin

Participle

substructūre

vocative masculine singular of substructūrus

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