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- [soo-per-struhk-cher]
- /ˈsu pərˌstrʌk tʃər/
- /ˈsuː.pəˌstrʌk.tʃər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soo-per-struhk-cher]
- /ˈsu pərˌstrʌk tʃər/
Definitions of superstructure word
- noun superstructure the part of a building or construction entirely above its foundation or basement. 1
- noun superstructure any structure built on something else. 1
- noun superstructure the overlying framework or features of an organization, institution, or system, built or superimposed on a more fundamental base. 1
- noun superstructure Nautical. any construction built above the main deck of a vessel as an upward continuation of the sides. Compare deckhouse. 1
- noun superstructure the part of a bridge that rests on the piers and abutments. 1
- noun superstructure anything based on or rising from some foundation or basis: a complex ideological superstructure based on two hypotheses. 1
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Origin of superstructure
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; super- + structure
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Parts of speech for Superstructure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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superstructure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
superstructure usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for superstructure
noun superstructure
- building — A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory.
- high-rise — (of a building) having a comparatively large number of stories and equipped with elevators: a high-rise apartment house.
- highrise — (of a building) having a comparatively large number of stories and equipped with elevators: a high-rise apartment house.
- erection — The action of erecting a structure or object.
- fabric — a cloth made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers: woolen fabrics.
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