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- [strat-uh-fahy]
- /ˈstræt əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈstræt.ɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [strat-uh-fahy]
- /ˈstræt əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of stratify word
- verb with object stratify to form or place in strata or layers. 1
- verb with object stratify to preserve or germinate (seeds) by placing them between layers of earth. 1
- verb with object stratify Sociology. to arrange in a hierarchical order, especially according to graded status levels. 1
- verb without object stratify to form strata. 1
- verb without object stratify Geology. to lie in beds or layers. 1
- verb without object stratify Sociology. to develop hierarchically, especially as graded status levels. 1
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Origin of stratify
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; modeled on New Latin strātificāre, equivalent to strāti- strati- + -ficāre -fy
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Parts of speech for Stratify
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stratify popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
stratify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stratify
verb stratify
- anodize — to coat (a metal, such as aluminium or magnesium) with a protective oxide film by electrolysis
- anodized — coated with a protective oxide film by electrolysis
- bronzing — blue pigment producing a metallic lustre when ground into paint media at fairly high concentrations
- chrome — (as modifier)
- foliate — covered with or having leaves.
Top questions with stratify
- how to stratify seeds?
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- what is stratify jewelry?
- how to stratify data?
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