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† superˈstruction Obs.
[ad. L. *superstructio, -ōnem, n. of action f. superstruĕre: see prec. Cf. substruction.]
1. = superstructure.
a. fig. or in fig. context.
1624Ussher Serm. 22 The unitie of the faith..here spoken of, hath reference..to the foundation: as that which followeth of a perfect man..to the superstruction and perfection. 1638Chillingw. Relig. Prot. i. iii. §57. 165 You must..believe the Church Infallible in all her proposalls, be they foundations, or be they superstructions. 1650Hobbes De Corp. Pol. 125 For the Points of Faith necessary to Salvation, I shall call them Fundamentall, and every other Point a Superstruction. 1683E. Hooker Pref. Pordage's Mystic Div. 71 Rotten Foundations, superstitious superstructions.
b. lit. or in physical sense. rare.
1612Selden Illustr. Drayton's Poly-olb. x. 165 A great water, which could endure continuance of no heauy superstruction. a1687Petty Treat. Naval Philos. i. ii, The superstructions upon the upper Deck.
2. The action of building upon something. rare—0.
1864in Webster; hence in later Dicts. |