n.; pl.Superstrata [ NL.: cf. L. supersternere, superstratum, to spread upon. See Super-, and Stratum. ] A stratum, or layer, above another. [ 1913 Webster ]
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 proper basis on which to superstruct first innocency and then virtue. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. superstructure. ] 1. Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis; esp. (Arch.), all that part of a building above the basement. Also used figuratively. [ 1913 Webster ]
You have added to your natural endowments the superstructure of study. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Railway Engin.) The sleepers, and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed. [ 1913 Webster ]
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