stratification

CEFRB2

/strˌætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The division of something into different layers or levels.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A layering of musical texture.

Examples

  • Stratification is the arrangement into several different layers.

  • The study analyzed the degree of social stratification in city.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
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Citations
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The vertical layering of vegetation in a forest.

  2. The process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks.

  3. Society's categorization of people into socioeconomic strata.

More examples

In context

  • The study examines social stratification in modern urban areas.

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The blank of society into different classes is often based on wealth.

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Origin

noun

From stratum + -ification.