Definition of Superstrate

1. Noun. Any stratum or layer superimposed on another.

Exact synonyms: Superstratum
Generic synonyms: Stratum

2. Noun. The language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language.
Exact synonyms: Superstratum
Generic synonyms: Language, Linguistic Communication

Definition of Superstrate

1. Noun. A layer or stratum adjacent and parallel to another. ¹

2. Noun. (physics) The sudden increase in the electrical conductivity of some metals as their temperature falls to near absolute zero. ¹

3. Noun. (context: photovoltaics) The covering on the sunny side of a photovoltaic (PV) module, providing protection for the PV materials from impact and environmental degradation while allowing maximum transmission of the appropiate wavelengths of the solar spectrum. ¹

4. Noun. (linguistics) (alternative form of superstratum) ¹

5. Verb. To arrange in parallel layers or strata. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Superstrate

superstitionless
superstitions
superstitious
superstitious notion
superstitiously
superstitiousness
superstock
superstocks
superstore
superstores
superstorm
superstorms
superstrain
superstrains
superstrata
superstrate (current term)
superstrated
superstrates
superstratum
superstreamlined
superstrength
superstrengths
superstrict
superstrike
superstrikes
superstring
superstrings
superstrong
superstruct
superstructed

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