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unlayered

|un/lay/ered|

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🇺🇸

/ʌnˈleɪərd/

🇬🇧

/ʌnˈleɪəd/

(layer)

covering sheet

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleVerbVerbAdjective
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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