infrastructure
noun
Simple meaning
The basic systems and structures that a country or city needs
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihnfruhstruhkcherSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnfɹəstˈɹʌktʃɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
The facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society.
systems theory
The basic structure or features of a system or organization
systems theory
An underlying base or foundation for a building, organization, or system.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
Used this way, infrastructure is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use infrastructure
- “The parasitic tyranny's infrastructure depends on secrecy in order to be effective.”noun
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