Substructure

C1 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of substructure

foundation
base
underlying structure

Antonyms of substructure

superstructure
upper structure
top layer

Collocations of substructure

foundation
Frequency: 85 %

The substructure serves as the foundation for the entire project.

structural integrity
Frequency: 70 %

The substructure of the building provided the necessary structural integrity.

support system
Frequency: 60 %

The substructure acts as a support system for the main structure.

underlying framework
Frequency: 50 %

The substructure forms the underlying framework for the entire system.

base structure
Frequency: 45 %

The substructure is the base structure upon which everything else is built.

Idiomatic Expressions for substructure

  • Phrase: underlying substructure
    Meaning: the basic or fundamental structure that supports or underlies something
    Usage: The success of the project was attributed to the strong underlying substructure of teamwork and collaboration.