Explore Superstructure through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like structure or construction. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Superstructure meaning
- Any structure built above the top full deck (FM 55-501).
- Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis.
- All that part of a building above the basement.
Synonyms of Superstructure
Using Superstructure
- The main meaning on this page is: Any structure built above the top full deck (FM 55-501). | Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis. | All that part of a building above the basement.
- Useful related words include: structure, construction.
- In the example corpus, superstructure often appears in combinations such as: the superstructure, superstructure of, superstructure and.
Context around Superstructure
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 8 middle, 9 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Superstructure
- In this selection, "superstructure" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 24.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, political, base, aluminum, theory, modules and module stand out and add context to how "superstructure" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include of the superstructure and and aluminum superstructure and is. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "superstructure" sits close to words such as abalone, abomination and accountancy, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with superstructure
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
His feeble attempt to fight back was overwhelmed by the superstructure in Lagos. (13 words)
Flames and intense heat caused catastrophic damage, including to the building’s superstructure. (13 words)
That is, the economy shows one thing, and the political superstructure does the opposite. (14 words)
He further assured that a more formidable security architecture will be activated to forestall further havoc on the facilities, while a technical team has been directed to inspect, evaluate and reinstate the damaged parts of the superstructure. (37 words)
We've got about 12 months of foundation works ahead of us, 2,000 concrete piles going into the ground to stabilise the whole area on which we then build the station superstructure, the station building itself. (37 words)
The bridge bearings sit between its superstructure, or deck, and the piers, or abutments, and are essential to transfer loads, allow movement and reduce stress from factors such as traffic, temperature changes and wind forces. (35 words)
Example sentences (20)
Co., pp. 19, 35; Weber's references on these pages to "Superstructure" and "base" are unambiguous references to Marxism's base/superstructure theory.
The 70′ x 23′ multi-purpose vehicle ferry features a steel hull and aluminum superstructure and is equipped with a hydraulic ramp for loading and unloading heavy equipment.
The auction includes hull and superstructure modules, 2- 130kw Northern lights generators, bow thruster, Quantum central hydraulic system, fins, and a complete design and engineering package.
The ceremony was held beneath the bridge’s composite steel reinforced concrete superstructure, between the substructure’s piers on the east side of the bridge.
The second phase of construction features the two-level 50,820 square foot museum superstructure.
The work will start with a 3D laser map scan of the ship's structure and the removal of the superstructure and teak decks to allow underdeck stiffening.
He further assured that a more formidable security architecture will be activated to forestall further havoc on the facilities, while a technical team has been directed to inspect, evaluate and reinstate the damaged parts of the superstructure.
His feeble attempt to fight back was overwhelmed by the superstructure in Lagos.
State police said the vehicles appeared to be encased in a “superstructure” of concrete and other debris.
That is, the economy shows one thing, and the political superstructure does the opposite.
The bridge bearings sit between its superstructure, or deck, and the piers, or abutments, and are essential to transfer loads, allow movement and reduce stress from factors such as traffic, temperature changes and wind forces.
The federal government released Thursday an to start the cleanup of the tangled bridge superstructure, the removal of the slashed-open and the extraction of the Dali from the heart of Baltimore’s maritime industry.
The structure sits over a lower ground floor enclosed space with an open first-floor superstructure that encloses the belfry, offering visitors a view of the port and surrounding fortifications.
We've got about 12 months of foundation works ahead of us, 2,000 concrete piles going into the ground to stabilise the whole area on which we then build the station superstructure, the station building itself.
Works now underway at Centenary House include asbestos removal, soft strip, invasive surveys, structural repairs and other repairs to the superstructure to ensure the building is safe.
A 1,780-gallon tank for aviation fuel was placed below deck aft of the superstructure.
A new bridge and superstructure module will be fabricated ashore while the wrecked sections are cut out.
Flames and intense heat caused catastrophic damage, including to the building’s superstructure.
Adventures with Rowan’s arrival are integrated into the writing and there is a new political superstructure framing the storytelling, a story that continues to reveal:“You have to be honest about these things.
Dialectically speaking, the governor has made no error in his decision, because it is the base that informs the superstructure.
Common combinations with superstructure
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the superstructure 28×
- superstructure of 11×
- superstructure and 4×
- superstructure to 4×
- and superstructure 3×
- superstructure in 3×
- to superstructure 2×
- concrete superstructure 2×
- political superstructure 2×
- bridge superstructure 2×