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infrastructure

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/ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/ · in-fra-struc-ture

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Meanings

nountechnical

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

بنیادی جسمانی اور تنظیمی ڈھانچے اور سہولیات جو کسی معاشرے یا کاروبار کے عمل کے لیے ضروری ہیں۔

انفراسٹرکچر

infrastructure

Synonyms

frameworkfoundationsystemڈھانچہبنیادسطح

Antonyms

superstructureسپر اسٹرکچر

Common Collocations

  • transport infrastructure
  • communication infrastructure
  • infrastructure development

Example Sentences

The government is investing in infrastructure to improve public transport.

حکومت عوامی نقل و حمل کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے انفراسٹرکچر میں سرمایہ کاری کر رہی ہے۔

Hukoomat aawami naqal o hamal ko behtar banane ke liye infrastructure mein sarmaaya kaari kar rahi hai.

Strong infrastructure is essential for economic growth.

مضبوط انفراسٹرکچر اقتصادی ترقی کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Mazboot infrastructure iqtisadi taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.

The city's infrastructure needs significant upgrades.

شہر کا انفراسٹرکچر بڑی بہتری کا طلبگار ہے۔

Shehar ka infrastructure bari behtari ka talabgar hai.

Easily Confused With

construction:Construction refers specifically to the process of building, whereas infrastructure refers to the fundamental structures and systems.

Word Family

infrastructural
adjectiveانفراسٹرکچرل
infrastructuring
verbانفراسٹرکچرنگ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'infra' as 'below' and 'structure' as 'building'; it’s the foundation of everything else.

Imagine a city skyline with roads, bridges, and utilities working smoothly.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہلا قدم ہمیشہ مشکل ہوتا ہے۔

Pehla qadam hamesha mushkil hota hai.

The first step is always the hardest.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "infrastructure" — under-structure

First known use: 1920s

The term 'infrastructure' was adopted into English in the 1920s, originally referring to the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.