Substructure

Pronunciation: /sʌbˈstrʌk.tʃər/

Definitions of substructure

noun the part of a building or other structure below ground level

Example Sentences

A1 The substructure of the building was reinforced to withstand earthquakes.

A2 The substructure of the bridge needed to be inspected for any signs of damage.

B1 The substructure of the dam was carefully designed to support the weight of the water.

B2 The substructure of the skyscraper was made of steel beams and concrete columns.

C1 The substructure of the offshore oil rig was built to withstand harsh weather conditions.

C2 The substructure of the underground tunnel was meticulously planned and constructed to ensure stability.

Examples of substructure in a Sentence

formal The engineers conducted a thorough inspection of the substructure of the bridge.

informal They checked out the substructure of the building to make sure it was safe.

slang I heard they found some issues with the substructure of the house.

figurative The substructure of the organization is its core values and beliefs.

Grammatical Forms of substructure

• plural: substructures
• comparative: more substructure
• superlative: most substructure
• present tense: substructure
• future tense: will substructure
• perfect tense: has substructured
• continuous tense: is substructuring
• singular: substructure
• positive degree: substructure
• infinitive: to substructure
• gerund: substructuring
• participle: substructured

Origin and Evolution of substructure

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'substructure' originated from Latin, where 'sub-' means below or under, and 'structura' means to build or construct.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'substructure' has maintained its original meaning of a supporting structure below the main structure, but has also been used in a more abstract sense to refer to the underlying foundation or basis of something.