substratum
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sub·stra·tum
noun \ˈsəb-ˌstrā-təm, -ˌstra-, ˌsəb-ˈ\ plural sub·stra·ta\-tə\
Definition of SUBSTRATUM
: an underlying support : foundation: as a : substance that is a permanent subject of qualities or phenomena b : the material of which something is made and from which it derives its special qualities c : a layer beneath the surface soil; specifically : subsoil d : substrate 2
See Examples of SUBSTRATUM
- drilled into the bedrock substratum
Origin of SUBSTRATUM
Medieval Latin, from Latin, neuter of substratus, past participle of substernere to spread under, from sub- + sternere to spread — more at strew
First Known Use: 1631
Rhymes with SUBSTRATUM
sub·stra·tum
noun \ˈsəb-ˌstrāt-əm, -ˌstrat-, ˈsəb-ˈ\ (Medical Dictionary)plural sub·stra·ta \-ə\
Medical Definition of SUBSTRATUM
1
: the material of which something is made and from which it derives its special qualities
2
: substrate 2
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