layered
ˈleɪərd
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Definition of layered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
structuremade or existing in multiple layers
  • The cake was beautifully layered with cream.
stratified tiered
2.
complexityhaving different levels or parts
  • The novel has a layered narrative with hidden meanings.
stratified tiered
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having several layers, either physical or metaphorical
The plot of the movie is multi-layered.

Origin of layered

French, layer (to lay) + -ed (suffix)

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food
ice cream shaped or layered like a cake
food
multi-layered sandwich often cut into quarters
stacking
in a stacked or layered arrangement
layered dessert
cake consisting of multiple layers with cream or jam between them
wedding reception
multi-layered cake served at wedding receptions
food
sweet biscuit-based dessert layered with cream and fresh fruit
tropical forest
dense forest with high rainfall and layered evergreen trees
structure
having a layered structure like an onion

Examples of layered in a sentence

  • Her hair was styled in a layered cut.
  • The film's plot is layered, revealing new details upon each viewing.
  • Her speech was layered with subtle criticisms.

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  1. French:stratifié, multicouche, ...
  2. German:geschichtet, vielschichtig, ...
  3. Italian:a strati, complesso, ...
  4. Spanish:estratificado, complejo, ...
  5. Portuguese:estratificado, ...
  6. Chinese:分层的, 层次丰富的, ...
  7. Japanese:層になった, 複雑な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَعَدِّد الطَّبَقَات, مُرَكَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַב שִׁכְבָתִי, רַב־שִׁכְבָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:слоистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шаруватий, ...
  12. Hindi:परतदार, स्तरीय, ...
layer
ˈleɪər
layer: thickness of substance covering a surface
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Definition of layer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
clothingitem of clothing worn under or over another
  • She wore a layer of wool under her coat.
clothing covering garment
2.
coatingthickness of substance covering a surface
  • He applied a thick layer of paint to the wall..
coating film
3.
materialsstratum of material naturally or artificially formed
  • The cake had multiple layers of chocolate and cream..
layering sheet stratum

Verb

tr.
1.
formingcover a surface with a thin, even coating
  • Snow layered the ground overnight.
coat cover
2.
cuttingcut into thin layers
  • He layered the cake into three parts.
carve shave slice
3.
arrangingarrange items in overlapping layers
  • She layered the lasagna with pasta and cheese.
overlap stack
4.
horticultureTECH.propagate a plant by layeringTECH.
  • She decided to layer the shrubs to create more plants..
propagate root
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stack upwards in layers or overlay repeatedly
To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.
cake with multiple layers and sweet filling
She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.
part of something that lies between its top and bottom parts
The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.
multiple layers stacked on top of each other
The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.
covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence
The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.
sweet almond paste layer used in cakes
The cake had a thick marzipan layer.

Origin of layer

Middle English, leyer (layer)

Examples of layer in a sentence

  • The fashion designer suggested a layer of silk for elegance.
  • The cake had a layer of chocolate icing.
  • A layer of dust covered the old furniture.
  • The geologist examined the rock layers.
  • The software has a security layer to protect data.
  • Each layer of the cake was a different flavor.

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  1. French:couche, recouvrir, ...
  2. German:Lage, bedecken, ...
  3. Italian:strato, stratificare, ...
  4. Spanish:capa, estratificar, ...
  5. Portuguese:camada, cobrir, ...
  6. Chinese:内搭, 覆盖, ...
  7. Japanese:レイヤー, 積もる, ...
  8. Arabic:طَبَقَة, غَشَّى بِطَبَقَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁכְבָה, לְצַפּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:слой, покрывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шар, покривати, ...
  12. Hindi:परत, परत बनाना, ...

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