stratify
to form or place in strata or layers.
to preserve or germinate (seeds) by placing them between layers of earth.
Sociology. to arrange in a hierarchical order, especially according to graded status levels.
to form strata.
Geology. to lie in beds or layers.
Sociology. to develop hierarchically, especially as graded status levels.
Origin of stratify
1Other words from stratify
- de-strat·i·fy, verb (used with object), de-strat·i·fied, de-strat·i·fy·ing.
- mul·ti·strat·i·fied, adjective
- non·strat·i·fied, adjective
- sem·i·strat·i·fied, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for stratify
/ (ˈstrætɪˌfaɪ) /
to form or be formed in layers or strata
(tr) to preserve or render fertile (seeds) by storing between layers of sand or earth
sociol to divide (a society) into horizontal status groups or (of a society) to develop such groups
Origin of stratify
1Derived forms of stratify
- stratified, adjective
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