noun
stratification
Stratification (noun) means the process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks.
noun
1
The process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks.
2
A layering of musical texture.
3
The vertical layering of vegetation in a forest.
4
Society's categorization of people into socioeconomic strata.
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Etymology
From stratum + -ification.
Rhymes for stratification
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of stratification?
"stratification" (noun) means the process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks.
What are the different meanings of stratification?
"stratification" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks; 2. A layering of musical texture; 3. The vertical layering of vegetation in a forest.