Superstructure

Definition:

• (n.) Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis
• (n.) all that part of a building above the basement. Also used figuratively.
• (n.) The sleepers, and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed.

Compare superstructure with other words:

pediment vs. superstructure

roadbed vs. superstructure

distinction vs. superstructure

fastening vs. superstructure

deck vs. superstructure

structure vs. superstructure

pile vs. superstructure

island vs. superstructure

substructure vs. superstructure