substrata

Meanings

• noun

  The layers or strata of the earth or other material, such as sediment or soil.

• noun

  The underlying foundation or base, often metaphorically.

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Synonyms

underlayer

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Variants

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substrata , substratal , substratum , substratums

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'substratum' meaning 'underlying, underlying substance'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'substratum' is often used in the field of computer science to refer to the underlying layer of hardware or software that supports a particular application or operating system.

2. The deepest layer of the earth's crust is known as the mantle, which is the substratum that supports the earth's crust and outer layers.

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Related Concepts

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1. sediment: A type of substratum that is made up of particles that have settled out of a liquid or gas.

2. geological strata: Layers of rock that make up the earth's crust, each representing a different period of geological time.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'substrata' is often used metaphorically to refer to the underlying causes or influences that shape a particular phenomenon or society. For example, in the novel 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson, the term is used to describe the underlying cultural and technological influences that shape the virtual world of the Metaverse.

How to Memorize "substrata"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the layers of soil or sediment that make up the substratum. Imagine digging down through the layers to reveal the underlying foundation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'substratum' with the idea of a foundation or base. Think of the word 'substrate' as a synonym.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Sub Strata' as a reminder of the term's meaning.

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