Relates to physical parts of a building or structure often unseen but crucial for stability. The engineers spent weeks planning the substructure to ensure safety.
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Invisibility
Substructure is typically hidden, as it supports from the foundation level or below. Although invisible, the substructure bears the entire load of the skyscraper.
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Metaphorical Use
Can be a metaphor for fundamental systems or frameworks in various contexts. The constitution forms the substructure of the legal system.