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substructure

Substructure (noun) means the supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).

noun
1
The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).
2
The earth or gravel that the railway tracks are embedded in.
3
Synonym of base (“the forces and relations of production that produce the necessities and amenities of life”).
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What is the meaning of substructure?

"substructure" (noun) means the supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).

What are the different meanings of substructure?

"substructure" has 3 main meanings: 1. The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation); 2. The earth or gravel that the railway tracks are embedded in; 3. Synonym of base (“the forces and relations of production that produce the necessities and amenities of life”).

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