noun
stratum
Stratum (noun) means one of a number of flat layers of material stacked on top of each other.
noun
1
One of a number of flat layers of material stacked on top of each other.
2
Sedimentary rock forming a layer that is roughly the same in composition all the way through.
3
Any of the layered zones of the atmosphere, for example the stratosphere.
4
A layer that makes up a tissue.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin strātum (“a spread for a bed, coverlet, quilt, blanket; a pillow, bolster; a bed”), neuter singular of strātus, perfect passive participle of sternō (“spread”). Doublet of estrade and street.
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What is the meaning of stratum?
"stratum" (noun) means one of a number of flat layers of material stacked on top of each other.
What is another word for stratum?
Other words for "stratum" include layer, class, level.
What are the different meanings of stratum?
"stratum" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of a number of flat layers of material stacked on top of each other; 2. Sedimentary rock forming a layer that is roughly the same in composition all the way through; 3. Any of the layered zones of the atmosphere, for example the stratosphere.
