superstructure
What is another word for superstructure? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The parts of a ship built above its main deck, such as cabins, the bridge and funnels.
Antonyms
How to use superstructure
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ship's superstructure
economic base and superstructure
support the superstructure
towering superstructure
Superstructure is a technical or academic word, used in engineering, shipping and social theory rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Superstructure is built from the prefix super-, meaning above, joined to the word structure.
Full origin of superstructure →Frequently asked questions
What does superstructure mean on a ship?
It refers to everything built above the main deck, including cabins, the bridge and funnels.
What is the Marxist meaning of superstructure?
In Marxist theory, it refers to a society's ideology, institutions and culture, which are seen as shaped by its underlying economic base.
What is an example of a superstructure?
A ship's bridge and cabins are one example, as is any building or bridge structure raised on top of its foundation.
