multilayered

adjective

mul·​ti·​lay·​ered ˌməl-tē-ˈlā-ərd 

-ˌtī-,

-ˈlerd

variants or multilayer

ˌməl-tē-ˈlā-ər 

-ˌtī-,

-ˈler

: having or involving several distinct layers, strata, or levels

Examples of multilayered in a Sentence

The novel's plot is multilayered.

Recent Examples on the Web

To navigate the complex landscape of threats and regulations, modern financial products must adopt a multilayered and adaptive approach to authentication. —Ajai Paul, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

The multilayered eye makeup — imagined by artists Nicki Ledermann, Jane DiPersio and Emily Marroquin — presented like a dwindling sunset, boasting a kaleidoscope of blues and purples tinged with a metallic finish. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025

Now, as three new houses are slated for construction in the area, another layer of human history will be added to the multilayered archaeology of the site. —Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025

Period swimsuits feel like regular bathing suits but are designed with a discreet, multilayered gusset. —Tabitha Britt, Glamour, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multilayered

• interlayered
• layered

Kids Definition

multilayered

adjective

mul·​ti·​lay·​ered ˌməl-ti-ˈlā-ərd 

-ˈle(-ə)rd

variants or multilayer

-ˈlā-ər 

-ˈle(-ə)r

: made up of or involving two or more layers or levels

Medical Definition

multilayered

adjective

mul·​ti·​lay·​ered ˌməl-ti-ˈlā-ərd, -ˈle(-ə)rd 

variants or multilayer

-ˈlā-ər, -ˈle(-ə)r 

: having or involving several distinct layers, strata, or levels

multilayered epidermis

a multilayered personality