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superstructure

/ˈsuːpərˌstrʌktʃər/ /ˈsjuːpərˌstrʌktʃər/

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noun

Superstructure

Any structure built above the top full deck (FM 55-501).

Examples :

"The school's library, a large superstructure, is built on top of the main building's roof. "

La bibliothèque de l'école, une grande superstructure, est construite au-dessus du toit du bâtiment principal.

nautical architecture building structure

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noun

Superstructure

Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis.

Examples :

"The school's new library is a beautiful superstructure built on top of the existing gymnasium. "

La nouvelle bibliothèque de l'école est une belle superstructure construite au-dessus du gymnase existant.

structure building architecture material

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noun

Superstructure

(sometimes figurative) All that part of a building above the basement.

Examples :

"The school's superstructure, including the classrooms and library, was recently renovated. "

La superstructure de l'école, comprenant les salles de classe et la bibliothèque, a été récemment rénovée.

architecture building structure part

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noun

Superstructure

The sleepers and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed.

Examples :

"The train tracks' superstructure, including the ties and bolts, needs regular maintenance to ensure safety. "

La superstructure des voies ferrées, y compris les traverses et les boulons, nécessite un entretien régulier pour assurer la sécurité.

structure part architecture

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noun

Superstructure, sphère sociale de l'idéologie

The social sphere of ideology which includes religion, art, politics, law and all traditional values.

Examples :

"The government's policies, deeply rooted in religious beliefs, significantly shaped the nation's entire superstructure, influencing everything from art to laws. "

Les politiques du gouvernement, profondément enracinées dans les croyances religieuses, ont considérablement façonné toute la superstructure de la nation, influençant tout, de l'art aux lois.

culture politics law society philosophy religion art value history tradition doctrine state