superstructure
/'sju:pə,strʌktʃə/ Cách viết khác : (superstruction) /'sju:pə,strʌkʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The part of a building or other structure above its foundation or base: In architecture and construction, a superstructure is the vertical extension of a building, rising from its substructure or foundation.
- The part of a ship above the main deck: In naval architecture, this refers to the structure built on the upper deck of a vessel, such as the bridge, cabins, and masts.
- An entity, concept, or organization built upon a foundation: In social theory (often Marxist), the superstructure comprises the cultural, political, and ideological institutions and systems that arise from and reflect a society's economic base.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The earthquake damaged the building's superstructure but left the foundation intact.
- The ship's superstructure, including the bridge and funnel, was painted white.
- According to this theory, law and religion are part of the societal superstructure.
Advanced Usage
- "To be part of the superstructure": To belong to the cultural, legal, or political institutions of a society.
- The education system is considered part of the ideological superstructure.
Variants and Related Words
- Superstructural (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a superstructure.
- The analysis focused on superstructural elements like media and art.
Synonyms
- Upper structure: The part of a structure that is above ground or base level.
- Superimposed structure: A structure placed on top of another.
Related Phrases
- Base and superstructure: A conceptual pair in social theory where the "base" is the economic foundation of society, and the "superstructure" is everything else (culture, politics, etc.) built upon it.
- The essay explores the relationship between the economic base and the cultural superstructure.
Noun
- structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck