substrate
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C1
/ˈsʌb.streɪt/
underlying layer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'substrate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'substratum,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'stratum' meant 'layer.'
Historical Evolution
'substratum' transformed into the English word 'substrate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'underlying layer,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a surface or material on which an organism grows.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or surface on which an organism grows or is attached.
The fungus grows on a substrate of decaying leaves.
Synonyms
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