Substructure
noun
The supporting part of a structure that is below ground or surface level.
The substructure of the bridge is made of strong concrete to support the weight of the bridge.
Often appears as...
- building substructure
- bridge substructure
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Technical
noun
A set of elements forming part of a larger structure, especially in the context of organization or relationships.
The directory is organized in such a way that each substructure corresponds to a specific function, making it easier to locate files.
Often appears as...
- directory substructure
- organizational substructure
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Technical
noun
In chemistry, substructure is a part of the molecule distinct from its surroundings.
In a benzoic acid molecule, the carboxyl group serves as the substructure that differentiates it from benzene.
Often appears as...
- molecular substructure
- chemical substructure
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Academic
noun
The supporting part of a structure that is below ground or surface level.
The substructure of the bridge is made of strong concrete to support the weight of the bridge.
Often appears as...
- building substructure
- bridge substructure
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A set of elements forming part of a larger structure, especially in the context of organization or relationships.
The directory is organized in such a way that each substructure corresponds to a specific function, making it easier to locate files.
Often appears as...
- directory substructure
- organizational substructure
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In chemistry, substructure is a part of the molecule distinct from its surroundings.
In a benzoic acid molecule, the carboxyl group serves as the substructure that differentiates it from benzene.
Often appears as...
- molecular substructure
- chemical substructure
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Construction Focus
Relates to physical parts of a building or structure often unseen but crucial for stability.
The engineers spent weeks planning the substructure to ensure safety.
Pro Tip 2/3Invisibility
Substructure is typically hidden, as it supports from the foundation level or below.
Although invisible, the substructure bears the entire load of the skyscraper.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be a metaphor for fundamental systems or frameworks in various contexts.
The constitution forms the substructure of the legal system.
Pro Tip 1/3Construction Focus
Relates to physical parts of a building or structure often unseen but crucial for stability.
The engineers spent weeks planning the substructure to ensure safety.
Pro Tip 2/3Invisibility
Substructure is typically hidden, as it supports from the foundation level or below.
Although invisible, the substructure bears the entire load of the skyscraper.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be a metaphor for fundamental systems or frameworks in various contexts.
The constitution forms the substructure of the legal system.
Pro Tip 1/3Construction Focus
Relates to physical parts of a building or structure often unseen but crucial for stability.
The engineers spent weeks planning the substructure to ensure safety.
Pro Tip 2/3Invisibility
Substructure is typically hidden, as it supports from the foundation level or below.
Although invisible, the substructure bears the entire load of the skyscraper.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be a metaphor for fundamental systems or frameworks in various contexts.
The constitution forms the substructure of the legal system.
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In fact, if you look really closely at stuff, if you look at the basic substructure of matter, there isn't anything there. Electrons disappear in a kind of fuzz, and there is only energy. And you can't see energy. So everything that matters, that's important, is invisible. One slightly silly thing that's invisible
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at least not without difficulty, and the closer we look at anything, the more it disappears. In fact, if you look really closely at stuff, if you look at the basic substructure of matter, there isn't anything there. Electrons disappear in a kind of fuzz, and there is only energy.
Video examples
An inventory of the...
In fact, if you look really closely at stuff, if you look at the basic substructure of matter, there isn't anything there. Electrons disappear in a kind of fuzz, and there is only energy. And you can't see energy. So everything that matters, that's important, is invisible. One slightly silly thing that's invisible
Video examples
What's invisible? More...
at least not without difficulty, and the closer we look at anything, the more it disappears. In fact, if you look really closely at stuff, if you look at the basic substructure of matter, there isn't anything there. Electrons disappear in a kind of fuzz, and there is only energy.
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