substructure

noun sub·struc·ture \ˈsəb-ˌstrək-chər\

: a supporting part or structure that is below something

Full Definition of SUBSTRUCTURE

: an underlying or supporting part of a structure

— sub·struc·tur·al \-chə-rəl, -shrəl\ adjective

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noun sub·struc·ture \ˈsəb-ˌstrək-chər\

: an underlying or supporting structure

—sub·struc·tur·al \-chə-rəl, -shrəl\ adjective

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