stratify (스트래-티-파이 (강세: 스트래)) — To arrange or organize in layers or levels, typically based on social, economic, or other hierarchical distinctions.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To arrange or organize in layers or levels, typically based on social, economic, or other hierarchical distinctions.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstræt.əˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 계층화하다, 층을 나누다
Korean pronunciation: 스트래-티-파이 (강세: 스트래)
Example Sentences
- The chef decided to stratify his cake with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry layers - it looked like a geological formation!
- The research team will stratify the participants by age and income level.
- Ocean water naturally stratifies due to temperature and salinity differences.
stratify
VERB//ˈstræt.əˌfaɪ//
To arrange or organize in layers or levels, typically based on social, economic, or other hierarchical distinctions.
To arrange or organize in layers or levels, typically based on social, economic, or other hierarchical distinctions.
Stratify the city to gratify and beautify!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'stratum' meaning 'layer' or 'something spread out', combined with the suffix '-fy' meaning 'to make'. Originally referred to geological layers of rock, then extended to social and other types of layering.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The chef decided to stratify his cake with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry layers - it looked like a geological formation!”
“The research team will stratify the participants by age and income level.”
“Ocean water naturally stratifies due to temperature and salinity differences.”
“Social media tends to stratify people into echo chambers of similar opinions.”
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