substrate

Meanings

• noun

  A natural material or substance upon which something grows, lives, or is attached.

  - "The roots of the tree are deeply embedded in the substrate."
  - "The microorganisms in the soil form a complex substrate for plant growth."

• noun

  A material or substance used as a base or foundation for something.

  - "The painter used a canvas as a substrate for his painting."
  - "The substrate for the electronic circuit is a layer of silicon."

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Synonyms

substratum , underlayer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with substrate
state , fate , mate , gate

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Variants

List of all variants of substrate that leads to same result
substrate , substrates

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'substratum', meaning 'that which lies beneath'.

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Trivia

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1. Substrate is the plural form of substratum.

2. In computing, a substrate is a layer of hardware that provides a platform for software to run on.

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Related Concepts

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1. medium: A substrate can also be referred to as a medium, especially in art and science.

2. ecosystem: The substrate is an essential component of an ecosystem, providing the necessary nutrients and support for various organisms.

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Culture

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Substrate has been used in various cultural contexts. In literature, it has been used as a metaphor for the underlying causes of events or emotions. In art, it can refer to the material or medium used as a base for a painting or sculpture. In science, it is a crucial concept in understanding the growth and development of organisms.

How to Memorize "substrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a layer of soil or a canvas as a substrate.
   - Visualize the various organisms or structures that grow or are attached to the substrate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'substrate' with the idea of a foundation or base.
   - Link it to the concept of a material or substance that supports growth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SubStrate' to remember that it is a material that lies beneath or supports something.
   - Create a mental image of a substrate as a canvas or a layer of soil.

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