multilayered
Americanadjective
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having two or more layers.
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offering several viewpoints, solutions, degrees of complexity, etc..
the multilayered problem of urban development.
Etymology
Origin of multilayered
Example Sentences
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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
Curry described several multilayered mitigations for a drone-saturated battlefield.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
Israel’s multilayered air-defense system, much of which it developed alongside the U.S., uses different munitions designed to confront different types of threats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
A multilayered guilt weighed him down, guilt not only for wanting to leave Kosi, but for having married her at all.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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