unlayered
|un/lay/ered|
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/ʌnˈleɪərd/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈleɪəd/
(layer)
covering sheet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlayered' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'layer', which comes from Middle English 'layere', meaning 'a thickness of material'.
Historical Evolution
'layer' changed from the Middle English word 'layere' and eventually became the modern English word 'layer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'layer' meant 'a thickness of material', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having multiple layers or levels.
The cake was unlayered, making it easier to slice.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42