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Definition of stratified in English: stratifiedadjective ˈstratɪfʌɪd 1Geology and Archaeology. Designating rock, sediment, remains, etc., that show stratification or are deposited in strata. Also, of a fossil or artefact: used to date a stratum, or identified as belonging to a particular stratum. 2Chiefly Biology and Medicine. Designating a tissue or substance that has a layered structure, or is composed of layers with differing properties. 3Botany. Of seeds: subjected to treatment by stratification for the purpose of preserving them, or (typically) to promote germination. 4Of a volume of gas (especially the atmosphere) or of liquid (especially a body of water): exhibiting stratification. 5Electricity. Of an electrical discharge in a tube or column of rarefied gas: exhibiting a series of luminous striations separated by dark regions. 6Of a society or culture: divided into levels or classes based on social status, education, or income. 7Statistics. Designating a method of sampling in which a sample from a heterogeneous population is obtained by dividing the population into homogeneous subgroups and taking a sample from each, or a population sample obtained by this method.
Origin Late 18th century. From stratify + -ed, partly after stratification and stratum. Definition of stratified in US English: stratifiedadjectiveˈstratɪfʌɪd 1Geology and Archaeology. Designating rock, sediment, remains, etc., that show stratification or are deposited in strata. Also, of a fossil or artefact: used to date a stratum, or identified as belonging to a particular stratum. 2Chiefly Biology and Medicine. Designating a tissue or substance that has a layered structure, or is composed of layers with differing properties. 3Botany. Of seeds: subjected to treatment by stratification for the purpose of preserving them, or (typically) to promote germination. 4Of a volume of gas (especially the atmosphere) or of liquid (especially a body of water): exhibiting stratification. 5Electricity. Of an electrical discharge in a tube or column of rarefied gas: exhibiting a series of luminous striations separated by dark regions. 6Of a society or culture: divided into levels or classes based on social status, education, or income. 7Statistics. Designating a method of sampling in which a sample from a heterogeneous population is obtained by dividing the population into homogeneous subgroups and taking a sample from each, or a population sample obtained by this method.
Origin Late 18th century. From stratify + -ed, partly after stratification and stratum. |