— infrastructural , adj.
/in"freuh struk'cheuhr/ , n.
1. the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.
2. the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, as transportation and communication systems, power plants, and schools.
3. the military installations of a country.
[ 1925-30; INFRA + STRUCTURE ]
Syn. 1. basis, foundation, support.