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.

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Etymology

Origin of multilayered

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

Example Sentences

The missiles create a “multilayered offensive kill network” enabling Japan to strike targets along the coasts as well as inland areas of neighboring countries, the Chinese military’s flagship newspaper, PLA Daily, said in March.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ukraine faced the same problem over three years ago, forcing it to develop a multilayered approach that integrated mobile air-defense groups, jamming and interceptor drones to help shield its skies.

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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.

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Foreign Affairs Ministry said the country has advanced, multilayered air defenses capable of protecting the country.

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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.

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