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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Period swimsuits feel like regular bathing suits but are designed with a discreet, multilayered gusset. Tabitha Britt, Glamour, 31 July 2025 All these incidents demonstrate that these Gulf states recognize the growing need to develop a multilayered air defense capable of countering the numerous and ever-present threats from Middle Eastern skies in the turbulent 2020s. Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 The audio is also clear and immersive, whether watching movies or listening to multilayered songs in any genre. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025 Bottom line Dip powder takes longer to dissolve and remove than gel polish because of its thick, multilayered, acrylic-like nature. Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 18 July 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 4 Aug. 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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