one-layered
|one/lay/ered|
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/wʌn ˈleɪərd/
🇬🇧
/wʌn ˈleɪəd/
single layer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'one-layered' originates from the combination of 'one' meaning 'single' and 'layered' meaning 'having layers'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'layered' comes from the Middle English word 'layere', which meant 'a thickness of material'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'layered' referred to any thickness of material, but 'one-layered' specifically denotes a single thickness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consisting of a single layer.
The cake was one-layered, making it easy to slice.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 04:17