stratified

adjective

strat·i·fied ˈstra-tə-ˌfīd

: formed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata

Such forced ascent of stable air leads to the formation of a stratified cloud layer that is large horizontally compared to its thickness.—

Frederick K. Lutgens et al.

The epidermis is a stratified squamous epithelium forming the barrier that excludes harmful microbes and retains body fluids.—

Terry Lechler et al.

: divided into social classes

Through farming and fishing, they supported a dense population and highly stratified society that constructed irrigation canals, pyramids, palaces, and temples.—

Christopher B. Donnan

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In a stratified comedy landscape, Matts could be the one bro to save us all. —

Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024 The information in these and other associated public records, such as those detailing gender, age and educational attainment, allowed a refinement of random sampling called stratified sampling. —

Camille Mumford, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024 Porter’s story has the signposts of a mystery and the economically stratified ensemble cast of a social novel. —

The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024 Many of the vines in this centenary vineyard have extremely long roots that can reach deep stratified layers of minerals and nutrients imparting minerality and freshness to the wines. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for stratified