superstructure

[Su`per*struc·ture]

Structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck

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Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis

Noun
structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck


n.
Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis

n.
all that part of a building above the basement. Also used figuratively.

n.
The sleepers, and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed.


Superstructure

Su`per*struc"ture , n. [Cf. F. superstructure.] 1. Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis; esp. (Arch.), all that part of a building above the basement. Also used figuratively.
You have added to your natural endowments the superstructure of study.
2. (Railway Engin.) The sleepers, and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed.

Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis

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Usage Examples

Land: A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure.

Patriarchy is like the elephant in the room that we don't talk about, but how could it not affect the planet radically when it's the superstructure of human society.

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Other Usage Examples

My work is the only ground I've ever had to stand on. I seem to have a whole superstructure with no foundation but I'm working on the foundation.

My work is the only ground I've ever had to stand on. To put it bluntly, I seem to have a whole superstructure with no foundation, but I'm working on the foundation.

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