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stratified

1 of 1adjective
/ˈstrætəfaɪd/
1

organized into distinct levels or categories

  • The company had a stratified management structure, from interns to executives.
  • The education system is stratified, with honors programs and remedial tracks.
  • The military is inherently stratified, with rigid ranks and protocols.
  • The data was stratified by age group for more accurate analysis.
  • The awards were stratified into gold, silver, and bronze categories.
Synonyms:
gradedranked
2

formed in distinct layers, typically referring to geological or physical structures

  • The canyon walls revealed stratified rock formations dating back millions of years.
  • The soil was stratified, with clay beneath a layer of loam.
  • Ice cores show stratified layers that record ancient climate changes.
  • The archaeologists uncovered stratified remains of past civilizations.
  • The sediment was stratified, each layer telling a different story.
Synonyms:
bedded
Antonyms:
unstratified
3

characterized by divisions in social class or status, often with unequal access to resources or power

  • The city was deeply stratified, with wealth concentrated in a few neighborhoods.
  • Access to education remains stratified along socioeconomic lines.
  • The film critiques a stratified society where privilege dictates opportunity.
  • In a stratified culture, mobility between classes is rare.
  • The party's guest list reflected a stratified social order.
Synonyms:
class-conscious