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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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Tobias Picker’s “Lili Elbe,” which is having its American premiere at the Santa Fe Opera this season, is a multilayered work.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

"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

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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