multilayered

adjective

mul·​ti·​lay·​ered ˌməl-tē-ˈlā-ərd 

-ˌtī-,

-ˈlerd

variants or multilayer

ˌməl-tē-ˈlā-ər 

-ˌtī-,

-ˈler

: having or involving several distinct layers, strata, or levels

Examples of multilayered in a Sentence

The novel's plot is multilayered.

Recent Examples on the Web

Her haunting and multilayered portrayal of an aging star who takes a mysterious serum to regain her youth — only for the experiment to spiral into a surreal nightmare — has been hailed as a masterclass in physical and emotional transformation. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025

But whether the Rockets elect to stand pat between now and the Feb. 6 trade deadline, their offensive structure needs a multilayered software update. —Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025

Unlike Hamas, which fires rockets indiscriminately at civilian areas, Israel and all Western armies operate under a multilayered oversight system that assesses the legality of planned strikes. —Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024

Given this, as before, the United States should assert its leadership to build a common, multilayered and coordinated international approach to Myanmar among like-minded countries to help shape its peaceful, just and democratic future. —Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

multilayered

adjective

mul·​ti·​lay·​ered ˌməl-ti-ˈlā-ərd 

-ˈle(-ə)rd

variants or multilayer

-ˈlā-ər 

-ˈle(-ə)r

: made up of or involving two or more layers or levels

Medical Definition

multilayered

adjective

mul·​ti·​lay·​ered ˌməl-ti-ˈlā-ərd, -ˈle(-ə)rd 

variants or multilayer

-ˈlā-ər, -ˈle(-ə)r 

: having or involving several distinct layers, strata, or levels

multilayered epidermis

a multilayered personality