Meaning of Understructure | Babel Free
Definitions
The supporting structure underneath something, such as a vehicle or bridge.
Equivalents
العربية
البنية التحتية
Examples
“Holonym: infrastructure (facilities sense⟳)”
“Near-synonyms: infrastructure (foundations sense⟳), underpinnings”
“Four small suspension bridges, complete⟳ with towers and cables like⟳ those on the span across the East River, are now encased inside the Capitol’s subbasement understructure.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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