Definition of Superstructure. Meaning of Superstructure. Synonyms of Superstructure

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Definition of Superstructure

Superstructure
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. --Dryden. 2. (Railway Engin.) The sleepers, and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed.

Meaning of Superstructure from wikipedia

- A superstructure is an upward extension of an existing structure above a baseline. This term is applied to various kinds of physical structures such as...
- Look up superstructure in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A superstructure is an upward extension of an existing structure above a baseline, in civil...
- theory, society consists of two parts: the base (or substructure) and superstructure. The base refers to the mode of production which includes the forces...
- natural number is represented in the superstructure by its von Neumann ordinal. Next, if x and y belong to the superstructure, then so does {{x},{x,y}}, which...
- In solid state physics, a superstructure is some additional structure that is superimposed on a higher symmetry crystalline structure. A typical and important...
- The observable universe is a ball-shaped region of the universe comprising all matter that can be observed from Earth or its space-based telescopes and...
- Vessels often have more than one level both within the hull and in the superstructure above the primary deck, similar to the floors of a multi-storey building...
- sent to Henschel for ch****is ****embly and then to Alkett where the superstructures would be mounted. The first prototype was ready and presented to Adolf...
- modified Panzer III ch****is, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile ****ault...
- the substructure at the ends of a bridge span or dam supporting its superstructure. Single-span bridges have abutments at each end that provide vertical...