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Substrate

usgb/ˈsʌbstreɪt/Volume
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Metaphoric Use

Often used metaphorically for something that underpins or supports another thing.

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The company's ethics serve as the substrate for its success.
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Not Always Visible

The substrate may not be immediately apparent, as it's often underlying or beneath.

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Paint adheres well to the hidden wood substrate of the canvas.
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Context Specific

Be aware of the context in which 'substrate' is used, it could refer to a physical or abstract foundation.

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The school’s ethos is the substrate for the curriculum.
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