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substruction
[ suhb-struhk-shuhn ]
noun
- a foundation or substructure.
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Other Words From
- sub·struction·al adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of substruction1
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Example Sentences
Strabo describes it as standing upon a lofty substruction of white stone, and shaded up to the top with trees.
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It was wide and solidly built, resting on the Roman substruction, and covered by a platform on vaulting.
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All the rectangular stones of the substruction are of white marble.
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The remains are interesting, though they do little more than show perfectly the substruction and plan of the ancient building.
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The substruction of this temple, which has been laid bare, consists of tufa cased with travertine.
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