Definition
Definition of strata - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
structuredifferent levels or layers of something
- The cake has many colorful strata.
2.
geologyTECH. layers of rock or soil in the groundTECH.
- The geologist studied the strata for fossils.
3.
cookingRare US layered casserole dish in American cuisineRare US
- We served a delicious breakfast strata.
Images of strata
layers of rock or soil in the ground 
layered casserole dish in American cuisine
Expressions with strata
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levels in society separated by differences in status wealth or power
The study examined how education varied across different social strata.
legal ownership of parts of a building
She bought a strata title for her apartment.
Origin of strata
Latin, stratum (layer)
Terms with strata included in their meaning
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structure
arranged in layers or strata
geology
denoting more recent geological strata
sociology
categorization of people into socioeconomic strata
rock strata
protrude through the earth's surface
population strata
dividing a population into subgroups for sampling
arrangement
condition of being arranged in social strata or classes
research method
population divided into strata with random samples taken
geology
gap in geological strata
geology
displace rock strata horizontally
geology
progressing opposite to rock strata dip
geology
angle of rock strata inclination from horizontal
geology
rock formation arching upwards with strata sloping down
geology
theory of gradual changes in rock strata
geology
sharp ridge formed by erosion of tilted strata
earth layers
step-like flexure where strata tilt one way, creating a localized steep bend
geology
folded part in rock strata
geology
occurring in layers or strata
geological strata
branch of geology studying strata arrangement and succession
geology
formed by strata dipping toward a common line or plane
geology
not arranged in layers or strata
geology
section of strata displaced upwards in a fault
Examples of strata in a sentence
Geologists study the strata of the Earth's crust. The strata revealed a history of volcanic activity. Archaeologists found ancient tools in the strata. The chef prepared a savory dinner strata. For brunch, we enjoyed a vegetable strata.
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- French:couches, strata, ...
- German:Schichten, Gesteinsschichten, ...
- Italian:strati, casseruola a strati, ...
- Spanish:capas, cazuela en capas, ...
- Portuguese:camadas, estratos geológicos, ...
- Chinese:层次, 地层, ...
- Japanese:層, 地層, ...
- Arabic:طَبَقَات, تَراكِيب, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁכָבוֹת, שְׁכָבוֹת, ...
- Russian:слои, пласты, ...
- Ukrainian:шари, геологічні шари, ...
- Hindi:परतें, मिट्टी की परतें, ...
Definition of stratum - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
material layerTECH. one of several parallel layers of materialTECH.
- The cake had a stratum of chocolate.
2.
biologyTECH. layer of tissue in an organismTECH.
- The skin has a stratum of cells.
3.
sociologylevel or class assigned by social status, education, or income
- Discussions about social mobility often focus on moving between different social strata..
4.
geologyTECH. layer of sedimentary rock with uniform compositionTECH.
- The stratum was rich in fossils.
5.
scienceTECH. layer in the atmosphere or oceanTECH.
- The plane flew above the stratum of clouds.
6.
ecologyTECH. layer of vegetation of similar heightTECH.
- The forest had a dense stratum of shrubs.
Images of stratum
layer of sedimentary rock with uniform composition 
layer in the atmosphere or ocean 
layer of vegetation of similar height
Expressions with stratum
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outer layer of epidermis with dead cells
The stratum corneum protects against environmental damage.
dense layer of cells in the skin
The stratum compactum provides strength to the skin.
the innermost layer of the epidermis
The stratum germinativum is vital for skin regeneration.
layer under stratum corneum or stratum lucidum
The stratum granulosum contains granule-filled cells.
layer of skin under the stratum corneum on palms and soles
The stratum lucidum is visible in thick skin areas.
Origin of stratum
Latin, stratum (layer)
Examples of stratum in a sentence
Each stratum records a different period of deposition. The stratum of muscle tissue was clearly visible. Scientists studied the stratum in the plant's stem. The upper stratum of society often has more privileges. Education can help people move to a higher stratum. The stratum revealed clues about ancient climates.
Geologists studied the stratum for mineral deposits. Marine biologists study the stratum of water layers. The stratum of air pressure affects weather patterns. The stratum of mosses covered the forest floor. In the garden, a stratum of flowers bloomed beautifully.
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- French:couche, couche sociale, ...
- German:Schicht, Stratum, ...
- Italian:strato, ceto, ...
- Spanish:estrato, capa social, ...
- Portuguese:camada, camada social, ...
- Chinese:层, 组织层, ...
- Japanese:層, 社会層, ...
- Arabic:طَبَقة, طَبَقَة, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁכְבָה, שִׁכְבַת רִקְמָה, ...
- Russian:слой, прослойка, ...
- Ukrainian:шар, соціальний шар, ...
- Hindi:परत, स्तरम, ...
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