interstratify

in·ter·strat·i·fy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-strat-uh-fahy]
- /ˌɪn tərˈstræt əˌfaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-strat-uh-fahy]
- /ˌɪn tərˈstræt əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of interstratify word

verb without object interstratify to lie in interposed or alternate strata. 1
verb with object interstratify to interlay with or interpose between other strata. 1
verb with object interstratify to arrange in alternate strata. 1
noun interstratify (geology) To put or insert between other strata. 1
verb interstratify to arrange (a series of rock strata) in alternating beds 0

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Origin of interstratify

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25; inter- + stratify

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Parts of speech for Interstratify

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Interstratify

interstratify popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

interstratify usage trend in Literature

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