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What is "superstruction"

The Collaborative International Dictionary
Superstruction

Superstruction \Su`per*struc"tion\, n.

  1. The act of superstructing, or building upon.

  2. That which is superstructed, or built upon some foundation; an edifice; a superstructure.

    My own profession hath taught me not to erect new superstructions upon an old ruin.
    --Denham.

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superstruction

n. 1 The act of superstructing, or building upon. 2 That which is built on some foundation; an edifice; a superstructure.

Usage examples of "superstruction".

Since virtuous superstructions have commonly generous foundations, dive into thy inclinations, and early discover what nature bids thee to be, or tells thee thou may'st be.