superstrate
ˈsjuːpərˌstreɪt
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Definition of superstrate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
linguisticsTECH.language imposed by invaders on localsTECH.
  • The superstrate influenced the local dialect significantly.
2.
photovoltaicsTECH.covering on a photovoltaic module's sunny sideTECH.
  • The superstrate allows sunlight to reach the cells.

Adjective

1.
linguisticsTECH.relating to a dominant language influencing anotherTECH.
  • The superstrate language affected the local dialect.
dominant influential overriding
2.
layeredTECH.related to a layer placed over anotherTECH.
  • The superstrate material was applied to the surface.
layered overlaid
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Images of superstrate

  • superstrate: covering on a photovoltaic module's sunny side
    covering on a photovoltaic module's sunny side

Origin of superstrate

Latin, super (above) + stratum (layer)

Terms related to superstrate

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superstratumcolonizationcontactculturedominanceinfluenceinteractionlinguisticscoatingenergymodulephotovoltaic cell

Examples of superstrate in a sentence

  • Historians study the superstrate to understand cultural shifts.
  • The superstrate must be durable to protect the cells.
  • Engineers tested a new superstrate for efficiency.
  • The superstrate influence is evident in the borrowed vocabulary.
  • Linguists study the superstrate effects on language evolution.
  • The superstrate coating improved the durability of the product.

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  1. French:superstrat, d'origine superstratale, ...
  2. German:Superstrat, übergeordnet, ...
  3. Italian:superstrato, dominante, ...
  4. Spanish:superestrato, dominante, ...
  5. Portuguese:superstrato, dominante, ...
  6. Chinese:上层语言, 上层语言的, ...
  7. Japanese:上層言語, 支配的な言語の, ...
  8. Arabic:لُغَة فَوْقِيَّة, فَوْقِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוּפֶּרְסְטְרָאט, סוּפֶּרְסְטְרָטִי, ...
  10. Russian:суперстрат, суперстратный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мова завойовників, суперстратний, ...
  12. Hindi:सुपरस्टेट, प्रमुख भाषा, ...

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