superstruct
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Superstruct — Su per*struct , v. t. [L. superstructus, p. p. of superstruere to build upon; super over + struere to build. See {Super }, and {Structure}.] To build over or upon another structure; to erect upon a foundation. [1913 Webster] This is the only… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
superstruct — su·per·struct … English syllables
superstruct — |süpə(r)|strəkt transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Latin superstructus, past participle of superstruere to build on or over more at superstructure : to build over or on a structure : erect on a foundation … Useful english dictionary
superstructive — superstructˈive adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑superstructure … Useful english dictionary
build — I (augment) verb add to, aggrandize, amplify, develop, elevate, enhance, enlarge, expand, extend, grow, heighten, increase, lift, magnify, make higher, make larger, parlay, pyramid, raise, rise, swell II (construct) verb achieve, assemble,… … Law dictionary
build — [n] physical structure, form body, conformation, constitution, figure, frame, habit, habitus, physique, shape; concept 757 Ant. mind build [v1] construct structure assemble, bring about, carpenter, cast, compile, compose, contrive, engineer,… … New thesaurus
