transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsəb-ˌstrā-təm, -ˌstra-, ˌsəb-ˈ ]
noun
( plural sub·stra·ta -tə)
Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin, neuter of substratus, past participle of substernere to spread under, from sub- + sternere to spread — more at strew
Date: 1631
: 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