Associations to the word «Substructure»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

SUBSTRUCTURE, noun. The basic structure or features of a system or organization.
SUBSTRUCTURE, noun. Lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower".

Wise words

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Winston Churchill