substratum meaning

substratum as a noun

1. a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
   • the gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants

   Synonyms: substrate

   Type of: surface

2. any stratum or layer lying underneath another

   Synonyms: substrate

   Type of: stratum

3. an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population
   • the Celtic languages of Britain are a substrate for English

   Synonyms: substrate

   Type of: indigenous language

How to pronounce substratum

substratum is pronounced /ˈsʌbstreɪt/ in British English and /ˈsʌbstreɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.