multilevel

adjective

mul·​ti·​lev·​el ˌməl-tē-ˈle-vəl 

-ˌtī-

variants or multi-level or less commonly multileveled

ˌməl-tē-ˈle-vəld 

-ˌtī-

or multi-leveled

: having more than one level: such as

a

: having multiple horizontal lines or surfaces at different heights

a multilevel parking garage

… a pink multi-level shopping mall featuring fountains, statuary, hanging lanterns, columns and arches …

—L. J. Schneiderman

[Chef Bob] Del Grosso taught in what appeared to be an old-fashioned lecture classroom—with … long curved multileveled rows of permanent seating.

—Michael Ruhlman

b

: having a scale (as of difficulty or achievement) with multiple positions or ranks

This multilevel action game is easy enough for even small children to master, although older kids may be challenged by the higher levels.

—Bob Strauss

see also multi-level marketing

Examples of multilevel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Build cross-functional, multilevel teams focused on solving specific problems, not representing departmental interests. —Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

The most compelling character besides Hub is Midge (Jolene Purdy), his boss at the multilevel marketing company that serves as the earthbound front for the Devil’s activities on Earth. —Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025

Outdoor space: There are two multilevel terraces, as well as an outdoor brick courtyard with a swimming pool and a covered dining area. —Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

The only evidence for multilevel selection acting simultaneously on individuals’ social relationships and on social groups comes from laboratory experiments. —Conner Philson, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing multilevel

• multilevel marketer
• multilevel marketing

Rhymes for multilevel

• bevel
• devil
• level
• daredevil
• sublevel
• mediaeval