substructure

• اسم يشير إلى بنية أساسية أو جوهرية تدعم نظامًا أو منظمة أو منشأً ماديًا. ويُستخدم في الهندسة للدلالة على الجزء السفلي الحامل للبناء، وفي المجاز للدلالة على الأساس أو القاعدة التي يقوم عليها شيء ما.

A noun referring to the underlying or foundational structure that supports a system, organization, or physical construction.

1. Foundation of a structureB2formal

   The underlying or supporting part of a building or other structure, typically below ground level.

   الأساس

   • The substructure of the bridge was reinforced with steel beams.
   • Engineers inspected the substructure for signs of erosion.
   • A solid substructure is essential for the stability of any tall building.

   المرادفاتbasefootingfoundationgroundworksubbasesubstratumunderstructure

   الأضدادsuperstructure

2. Underlying system or organizationC1formal

   The basic, fundamental structure or features that support a system, organization, or theory.

   البنية الأساسية

   • The substructure of the economy relies on small businesses.
   • The theory's substructure is based on empirical data.
   • Reforms targeted the substructure of the educational system.

   المرادفاتbasebasisbedrockfoundationframeworkinfrastructuresubstratum

   الأضدادappearancefacadesuperstructuresurface