multilevel

adjective

variants or multi-level or less commonly multileveled or multi-leveled
: having more than one level: such as
a
: having multiple horizontal lines or surfaces at different heights
a multilevel parking garage
… a pink multi-level shopping mall featuring fountains, statuary, hanging lanterns, columns and arches …L. J. Schneiderman
[Chef Bob] Del Grosso taught in what appeared to be an old-fashioned lecture classroom—with … long curved multileveled rows of permanent seating.Michael Ruhlman
b
: having a scale (as of difficulty or achievement) with multiple positions or ranks
This multilevel action game is easy enough for even small children to master, although older kids may be challenged by the higher levels.Bob Strauss

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Most of the industry recruits everyone and trains almost no one — a model critics have compared to multilevel marketing. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Set behind Balinese gates on over an acre dotted with mature trees and lush gardens, the multilevel home offers six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 The bungalows all have access to the natural pool, a multilevel marvel fed by two waterfalls. Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Build Relationships Beyond Development Staff Create personal connections through authentic, multilevel relationships. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multilevel

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multilevel was in 1905

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“Multilevel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multilevel. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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