superstructiven.adj.

Brit.

/ˈsuːpəˌstrʌktɪv/,

/ˈsjuːpəˌstrʌktɪv/, U.S.

/ˈsupərˌstrəktɪv/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin superstruct- , superstruere , -ive suffix.

Etymology: < classical Latin superstruct-, past participial stem of superstruere superstruct v. + -ive suffix. Compare earlier superstruction n. and later superstruct v. Compare also earlier exstructive adj.

Now rare.

A. n.

A thing resting on another as a foundation; a superstructure. Often figurative or in figurative contexts.

ΚΠ

1625 R. Montagu Appello Cæsarem 120 I divided also the objects of erring or not erring, two wayes: into Fundamentalls, or superstructives.

1644 P. Hunton Vindic. Treat. Monarchy v. 37 The Common Lawes, which are..the basis and foundation of this Government, the Statute Lawes being but after superstructives.

1795 Kentish Reg. Sept. 321/1 A declaration which was proposed by one of the sections into which the assembly was divided, was at length so far received, as to become the subject of general debate, with a view to its affording the foundations for the grand superstructive.

1807 G. Greville Considerations upon Trade with India 62 The government, that is, the wars of India, have absorbed the surplus revenue, that visionary capital, on which the whole superstructive of the act of 1793 is built.

1873 Baptist Q. 7 232 They are a part of the superstructive, and stand or fall together.

1910 A. M. Lewis Ten Blind Leaders of Blind iii. 47 It builds its imposing temples on foundations of sand, and no sooner is the capstone planted in triumph than the entire superstructive falls into ruin.

1973 Jrnl. Finance 28 1064 It does..serve as a useful reminder of the depth of the theoretical underpinning of the financial superstructive of our economy.

B. adj.

Of or relating to a superstructure; constituting a superstructure; = superstructural adj. Often figurative, opposed to fundamental.Quot. 1930 could perhaps exemplify the noun.

ΘΚΠ

society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > [adjective] > superstructure

superstructorya1655

superstructive1911

superstructural1934

1642 C. Herle Fuller Answer to Dr. Ferne 6 If it be written it is superstructive and not fundamentall, written Laws, that were not Lawes before written, are repealeable and alterable.

a1676 M. Hale Disc. Knowl. God (1688) i. v. 88 We frame several ways and Rules of Worship,..which are either unnecessary and superstructive, or erroneous and offensive.

1780 T. Sheridan Gen. Dict. Eng. Lang. II Superstructive, built upon something else.

1836 T. H. Cornish Volume of Affections 8 Life and infinite existence have their habitations among the superstructive avalanches of time.

1878 Mind 3 339 Intuition is generally referred to as primary and fundamental, while Inference is accounted secondary and super-structive.

1879 Trans. Amer. Soc. Civil Engineers 8 191 The blocks to serve as a foundation for a superstructive parapet.

1903 R. Bridges Poems Classical Prosody Ep. i. 228 Laying foundation of its knowledge in physical law,..erecting Superstructive of all..a new Science of Man.

1911 Bricklayer, Mason & Plasterer Apr. 82/2 Look at their own buildings, where 90 per cent, of their super-structive work is brickwork.

1930 New Eng. Q. 3 704 Parliament could alter the superstructive, not the fundamental laws of England.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	superstructive
释义	superstructiven.adj. Brit. /ˈsuːpəˌstrʌktɪv/, /ˈsjuːpəˌstrʌktɪv/, U.S. /ˈsupərˌstrəktɪv/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin superstruct- , superstruere , -ive suffix. Etymology: < classical Latin superstruct-, past participial stem of superstruere superstruct v. + -ive suffix. Compare earlier superstruction n. and later superstruct v. Compare also earlier exstructive adj. Now rare. A. n. A thing resting on another as a foundation; a superstructure. Often figurative or in figurative contexts. ΚΠ 1625 R. Montagu Appello Cæsarem 120 I divided also the objects of erring or not erring, two wayes: into Fundamentalls, or superstructives. 1644 P. Hunton Vindic. Treat. Monarchy v. 37 The Common Lawes, which are..the basis and foundation of this Government, the Statute Lawes being but after superstructives. 1795 Kentish Reg. Sept. 321/1 A declaration which was proposed by one of the sections into which the assembly was divided, was at length so far received, as to become the subject of general debate, with a view to its affording the foundations for the grand superstructive. 1807 G. Greville Considerations upon Trade with India 62 The government, that is, the wars of India, have absorbed the surplus revenue, that visionary capital, on which the whole superstructive of the act of 1793 is built. 1873 Baptist Q. 7 232 They are a part of the superstructive, and stand or fall together. 1910 A. M. Lewis Ten Blind Leaders of Blind iii. 47 It builds its imposing temples on foundations of sand, and no sooner is the capstone planted in triumph than the entire superstructive falls into ruin. 1973 Jrnl. Finance 28 1064 It does..serve as a useful reminder of the depth of the theoretical underpinning of the financial superstructive of our economy. B. adj. Of or relating to a superstructure; constituting a superstructure; = superstructural adj. Often figurative, opposed to fundamental.Quot. 1930 could perhaps exemplify the noun. ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > [adjective] > superstructure superstructorya1655 superstructive1911 superstructural1934 1642 C. Herle Fuller Answer to Dr. Ferne 6 If it be written it is superstructive and not fundamentall, written Laws, that were not Lawes before written, are repealeable and alterable. a1676 M. Hale Disc. Knowl. God (1688) i. v. 88 We frame several ways and Rules of Worship,..which are either unnecessary and superstructive, or erroneous and offensive. 1780 T. Sheridan Gen. Dict. Eng. Lang. II Superstructive, built upon something else. 1836 T. H. Cornish Volume of Affections 8 Life and infinite existence have their habitations among the superstructive avalanches of time. 1878 Mind 3 339 Intuition is generally referred to as primary and fundamental, while Inference is accounted secondary and super-structive. 1879 Trans. Amer. Soc. Civil Engineers 8 191 The blocks to serve as a foundation for a superstructive parapet. 1903 R. Bridges Poems Classical Prosody Ep. i. 228 Laying foundation of its knowledge in physical law,..erecting Superstructive of all..a new Science of Man. 1911 Bricklayer, Mason & Plasterer Apr. 82/2 Look at their own buildings, where 90 per cent, of their super-structive work is brickwork. 1930 New Eng. Q. 3 704 Parliament could alter the superstructive, not the fundamental laws of England. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.adj.1625
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