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Definition of superstructure - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
maritimeTECH. structure above the main deck of a shipTECH.
- The superstructure of the ship was damaged in the storm.
2.
architectureTECH. part of a building above its foundationTECH.
- The superstructure was completed before the winter.
3.
MarxismTECH. social sphere of ideology in MarxismTECH.
- Art is considered part of the superstructure in Marxist theory.
4.
abstractTECH. conceptual or theoretical structures built upon basic ideasTECH.
- His thesis explores the superstructure of modern economic theories..
5.
engineeringTECH. part of a bridge supported by piersTECH.
- The engineers inspected the bridge's superstructure for damage.
Images of superstructure
structure above the main deck of a ship 
part of a building above its foundation 
part of a bridge supported by piers
Origin of superstructure
Latin, super (above) + structura (building)
Terms with superstructure included in their meaning
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marine
superstructure used as bridge when submarine is surfaced
abr: superstructure
structure built above the main part of a building
Examples of superstructure in a sentence
A new radar was installed on the superstructure. The architect focused on designing the superstructure. Damage to the superstructure required immediate repairs. Religion is part of the superstructure in Marxism. Education systems are analyzed as superstructure elements. The philosopher's work focused on the superstructure of societal norms.
In literature, the superstructure of a narrative often reflects cultural values. The superstructure was painted to prevent rust. Workers reinforced the superstructure during renovations.
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- French:superstructure, partie supérieure, ...
- German:Überbau, Aufbau, ...
- Italian:sovrastruttura, impalcato, ...
- Spanish:superestructura, estructura superior, ...
- Portuguese:superestrutura, estrutura superior, ...
- Chinese:上层建筑, 上部结构, ...
- Japanese:上部構造, 上層部, ...
- Arabic:بِنْيَة فَوْقِيَّة, هَيْكَل فَوْقِي, ...
- Hebrew:מִבְנֶה עֶלְיוֹן, חֵלֶק עֶלְיוֹן שֶׁל הַבִּנְיָן, ...
- Russian:надстройка, концептуальная структура, ...
- Ukrainian:надбудова, надземна частина, ...
- Hindi:ऊपरी संरचना, सुपरस्टक्चर, ...
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