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multilayered

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[muhl-tee-lay-erd, muhl-tahy-, muhl-tee-lay-erd, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈleɪ ərd, ˌmʌl taɪ-, ˈmʌl tiˌleɪ ərd, ˈmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

having two or more layers.
offering several viewpoints, solutions, degrees of complexity, etc..

the multilayered problem of urban development.

Etymology

Origin of multilayered

First recorded in 1930–35; multi- + layer + -ed ³

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multilayered

"In order to do so Japan will build and expand multilayered networks among allies and like-minded countries, and enhance interconnectivity with like-minded countries and others in every area."

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

Chinese defense publications and procurement activity indicate a multilayered approach that combines radar, electro-optical sensors, electronic warfare, and AI-driven interception — structurally similar to the Western model but developed independently.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

But their fraught relationship will decidedly keep you nervous, so score one for multilayered storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

But its remarkable soundtrack is far more than that—a multilayered musical masterwork in a movie about music.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

These she has cut and shaped and glued carefully to a backing, to form multilayered compositions that resemble cloudscapes.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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