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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Israel’s multilayered air-defense system was tested Friday night as Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, with some reportedly landing in Tel Aviv. Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025 For an 11-person operation, dealing with a nearly century-old international carrier has taught Blackwood how to navigate a corporate environment and the multilayered steps that are required for approval. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 12 June 2025 With a multilayered meatiness reminiscent of a filet mignon with peppercorn sauce, this elegant smoke is worthy of an equally refined Singleton 40 Year Old single-malt whisky. Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 The generosity of a gorgeous bouquet is enthralling on this wine, with blossoming jasmine and rose petals intermixed with star anise with silky tannins caressing the palate with multilayered fruit and an extended length of flavor on the finish. Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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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