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单词 superstructory
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superstructoryadj.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin superstruct- , superstruere , -ory suffix2.
Etymology: < classical Latin superstruct-, past participial stem of superstruere superstruct v. + -ory suffix2, after superstructure n. and superstruction n. Compare slightly earlier superstructive adj.
Obsolete.
= superstructural adj.
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society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > [adjective] > superstructure
superstructorya1655
superstructive1911
superstructural1934
1643 T. Goodwin et al. Apol. Narration 10 We found principles enough, not onely fundamentall and essential to the being of a Church, but superstructory also for the wel-being of it.
1644 A. Stevart Answer to Libell Thomason Tracts XLIII. No. 4. 46 They would distinguish between their fundamental and superstructory points in Doctrine and in manners.
1650 Exercitation conc. Usurped Powers 16 You subvert all setled Laws, whether fundamentall or superstructory.
a1655 R. Robinson Christ All (1656) xxii. 424 A house whose corners are laid with precious stones, and whose Superstructory stones are all lively stones.
1677 T. Vincent True Christians Love 152 Go on and proceed further to learn those truths which are superstructory.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online June 2021).
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