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multilayered

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

adjective

  1. having two or more layers.

  2. 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

Example Sentences

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In “Man on Fire,” the intense, angry and vengeful Creasy is protecting Poe from a multilayered criminal conspiracy in Rio de Janeiro and can’t seem to keep her in tow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

A spokesperson for the U.A.E. said the country has “diverse, integrated, and multilayered air defense systems” and “a robust strategic stockpile of munitions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The allies didn’t adequately prepare for multilayered obstacles involving mines in the water and guns on the shore, and were drawn into a disastrous ground campaign that resulted in 250,000 casualties.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“These cartels are sophisticated, multilayered organizations,” Holland said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 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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