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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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
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
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
His multilayered robe was smooth ivory linen, and although it reached so low as to dust the floor, there was not a spot of dirt on it anywhere.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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