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Substructure vs Groundwork - What's the difference?

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Substructure is a related term of groundwork.


As nouns the difference between substructure and groundwork

is that substructure is the supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation) while groundwork is the foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.

substructure

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).
  • The earth or gravel that railway sleepers are embedded in.

    • Synonyms

    * (l)

    See also

    * superstructure

    groundwork

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
    • The discovery of the laws of electricity laid the groundwork for a century of innovation.

    See also

    * legwork