CEFR C1

substructure

noun

Meaning

The underlying support or foundation upon which a larger structure is built.

Examples

The bridge's substructure was severely damaged by the river's strong currents.
Engineers inspected the tunnel's substructure to ensure it could support the weight of the new highway.

Synonyms: base, foundation, underpinning, substructure

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substructure (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsʌbstrʌktʃər

Definition

The underlying support or foundation upon which a larger structure is built.

Examples

The bridge's substructure was severely damaged by the river's strong currents.
Engineers inspected the tunnel's substructure to ensure it could support the weight of the new highway.
The historic building required a new substructure to prevent it from sinking into the soft soil.

Synonyms of substructure

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