multilayered

adjective

mul·​ti·​lay·​ered ˌməl-tē-ˈlā-ərd How to pronounce multilayered (audio)
-ˌtī-,
-ˈlerd
variants or multilayer
ˌməl-tē-ˈlā-ər How to pronounce multilayered (audio)
-ˌtī-,
-ˈler
: having or involving several distinct layers, strata, or levels

Examples of multilayered in a Sentence

The novel's plot is multilayered.
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Get The Recipe The pecan shortbread crust on this multilayered pie is toasty, nutty, and reminiscent of pecan sandies—the perfect buttery canvas for both the cream cheese and chocolate pudding layers stacked on top. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024 In the past, Yellowstone characters have pulled off relatively elaborate acts of subterfuge and scheming with multilayered plans that need lots of arguing and surprise twists and time — like, several episodes’ worth of time. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024 Turkish state-run media has already speculated that existing Turkish systems integrated together could form a formidable multilayered air defense system. Paul Iddon, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 Most foreign governments have become adept over the years at managing Washington, the multilayered and federal U.S. political system. Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multilayered 

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multilayered was in 1923

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“Multilayered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multilayered. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

multilayered

adjective
mul·​ti·​lay·​ered ˌməl-ti-ˈlā-ərd How to pronounce multilayered (audio)
-ˈle(-ə)rd
variants or multilayer
-ˈlā-ər How to pronounce multilayered (audio)
-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 How to pronounce multilayered (audio)
variants or multilayer
: having or involving several distinct layers, strata, or levels
multilayered epidermis
a multilayered personality
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