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- [suhb-strey-tuh m, -strat-uh m, suhb-strey-tuh m, -strat-uh m]
- /ˈsʌbˌstreɪ təm, -ˌstræt əm, sʌbˈstreɪ təm, -ˈstræt əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhb-strey-tuh m, -strat-uh m, suhb-strey-tuh m, -strat-uh m]
- /ˈsʌbˌstreɪ təm, -ˌstræt əm, sʌbˈstreɪ təm, -ˈstræt əm/
Definitions of substratum word
- noun plural substratum something that is spread or laid under something else; a stratum or layer lying under another. 1
- noun plural substratum something that underlies or serves as a basis or foundation. 1
- noun plural substratum Agriculture. the subsoil. 1
- noun plural substratum Biology. the base or material on which a nonmotile organism lives or grows. 1
- noun plural substratum Philosophy. substance, considered as that which supports accidents or attributes. 1
- noun plural substratum Photography. a layer of material placed directly on a film or plate as a foundation for the sensitive emulsion. 1
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Origin of substratum
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1625-35; See origin at sub-, stratum
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Parts of speech for Substratum
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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substratum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
substratum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for substratum
noun substratum
- basis — If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
- bedrock — The bedrock of something is the principles, ideas, or facts on which it is based.
- bottom — The bottom of something is the lowest or deepest part of it.
- determinant — A determinant of something causes it to be of a particular kind or to happen in a particular way.
- flotation — an act or state of floating.
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