Definition of Substratum

1. Noun. A surface on which an organism grows or is attached. "The gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants"

Exact synonyms: Substrate
Generic synonyms: Surface

2. Noun. Any stratum or layer lying underneath another.
Exact synonyms: Substrate
Generic synonyms: Stratum

3. Noun. An indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population. "The Celtic languages of Britain are a substrate for English"
Exact synonyms: Substrate
Generic synonyms: Indigenous Language

Definition of Substratum

1. n. That which is laid or spread under; that which underlies something, as a layer of earth lying under another; specifically (Agric.), the subsoil.

Definition of Substratum

1. Noun. A layer that lies underneath another ¹

2. Noun. (figuratively) The underlying cause or basis of something ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Substratum

1. [n -TA or -TUMS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Substratum

substoichiometric
substorm
substorms
substract
substracted
substracting
substractive
substracts
substrata
substrate
substrated
substrategic
substrates
substratification
substratifications
substratum (current term)
substratums
substream
substreams
substring
substrings
substruct
substructed
substructing
substructions
substructs
substructural
substructure
substructured

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