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- [suhb-strey-tuh m, -strat-uh m, suhb-strey-tuh m, -strat-uh m]
- /ˈsʌbˌstreɪ təm, -ˌstræt əm, sʌbˈstreɪ təm, -ˈstræt əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhb-strey-tuh m, -strat-uh m, suhb-strey-tuh m, -strat-uh m]
- /ˈsʌbˌstreɪ təm, -ˌstræt əm, sʌbˈstreɪ təm, -ˈstræt əm/
Definitions of substratal word
- noun plural substratal something that is spread or laid under something else; a stratum or layer lying under another. 1
- noun plural substratal something that underlies or serves as a basis or foundation. 1
- noun plural substratal Agriculture. the subsoil. 1
- noun plural substratal Biology. the base or material on which a nonmotile organism lives or grows. 1
- noun plural substratal Philosophy. substance, considered as that which supports accidents or attributes. 1
- noun plural substratal Photography. a layer of material placed directly on a film or plate as a foundation for the sensitive emulsion. 1
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Origin of substratal
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1625-35; See origin at sub-, stratum
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Parts of speech for Substratal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
substratal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
substratal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for substratal
adj substratal
- axiological — the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion.
- foundational — the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion.
- grassroots — the common or ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social organization, etc.; the rank and file.
- meat-and-potatoes — fundamental; down-to-earth; basic: What are the meat-and-potatoes issues of the election?
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
adjective substratal
- abecedarian — a person who is learning the alphabet or the rudiments of a subject
- elementary — Of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject.
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
- nub — the point, gist, or heart of something.
- nubber — (baseball) A batted ball that travels slowly and not very far, typically because the ball is hit on the end of the fat part of the bat.
Antonyms for substratal
adjective substratal
- accessory — Accessories are items of equipment that are not usually essential, but which can be used with or added to something else in order to make it more efficient, useful, or decorative.
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