multi-tier
|mul/ti/tier|
B2
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/ˌmʌltiˈtɪr/
🇬🇧
/ˌmʌltiˈtɪə/
multiple levels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-tier' originates from the prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the word 'tier' meaning 'level or layer'.
Historical Evolution
'multi-tier' evolved from the combination of 'multi-' and 'tier' to describe systems or structures with multiple levels.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to physical structures with multiple levels, but now it is also used for abstract systems like software architectures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having multiple levels or layers.
The company implemented a multi-tier security system to protect its data.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 14:09