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stratified

 
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a.

Having its substance arranged in strata, or layers; as, stratified rock.

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(străt'ə-fīd')
adj.

Arranged in the form of layers or strata.

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The adjective has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
  Synonyms: graded, ranked

Meaning #2: (geology) deposited or arranged in horizontal layers
  Synonym: bedded
  Antonym: unstratified (meaning #1)

Meaning #3: (used of society) "American society is becoming increasingly stratified"
  Synonym: class-conscious

 
 

 

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