The meaning of STRATIFIED is formed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata. How to use stratified in a sentence.

STRATIFIED definition: arranged in separate layers: . Learn more.

A stratified society is one that is divided into different classes or social layers. ...a highly stratified, unequal and class-divided society. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. …

STRATIFIED meaning: 1 : arranged or formed in layers; 2 : divided into social classes

strat·i·fied , strat·i·fy·ing , strat·i·fies v. tr. 1. To form, arrange, or deposit in layers. 2. To prepare for germination by storing them under cold,...

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective stratified, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Stratified refers to the arrangement or classification of something into different groups or layers based on specific characteristics or attributes. These groups are often distinct from each other, …

Use the adjective stratified to describe something with many layers, either physically (like the layers of your skin) or socially (a kingdom with the king at the top and peasants at the bottom).

to (cause to) be formed in different levels or strata, esp. within a society: [~ + object] The society became stratified as the poor got poorer and the rich got richer. [no object] Their society …

STRATIFY definition: to form or place in strata or layers. See examples of stratify used in a sentence.