Substructure

Pronunciation: /ˈsəbˈstɹəktʃɝ/

Substructure (noun)

  1. The basic parts or framework that support a larger system or structure.
  2. The underlying system or organization that supports a more complex idea or concept.

Examples

  • The substructure of the building needs to be reinforced.
  • The substructure of the organization supports its overall goals.

Common collocations: underlying substructure, reinforce the substructure, strong substructure, build a substructure