English word infrastructure comes from French structure (Structure.), French -ure (Used to form nouns describing the result of an action.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| structure | French (fra) | Structure. |
| -ure | French (fra) | Used to form nouns describing the result of an action. |
| infrastructure | French (fra) | Infrastructure (an underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system) [from 1875]. |
| infrastructure | English (eng) | An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.. The basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society. |