stratify
To become separated out into distinct layers or strataTo become separated out into distinct layers or strata.
» Geologists travel great distances to study the stratified rock formations in the national parks.
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To become separated out into distinct layers or strata.
Even without a pronounced social class system, people in a large society tend to stratify.
form layers or strata
(transitive)To separate out into distinct layers or strata.
In this cut you can see how the sedimentary rock layers have been clearly stratified.
(in Schichten) aufschlüsseln
стратифицироватьstratificirovatʹ
Examples
2 sentencesGeologists travel great distances to study the stratified rock formations in the national parks.
Under the stratified system of government in this country of 7.3 million people, parliamentary elections are not able to bring about significant changes.
Translations
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Origin
From French stratifier.From French stratifier.
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Forms
stratifies, stratifying, stratified, stratified| Base form | stratify · to stratify |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | stratifies |
| Present participle | stratifying |
| Past simple | stratified |
| Past participle | stratified |
regular · Lesson
Word family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle