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Superstructure vs Crepidoma - What's the difference?

superstructure | crepidoma |

As nouns the difference between superstructure and crepidoma

is that superstructure is any structure built above the top full deck. (FM 55-501) while crepidoma is in classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.

superstructure

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) Any structure built above the top full deck. (FM 55-501).
  • Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis
  • all that part of a building above the basement. Also used figuratively.
  • (British) (railroad ) The sleepers, and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed.

    • crepidoma

    English

    Noun

    (en noun) (wikipedia crepidoma)
  • In classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.