stratify

verb
UK: /ˈstræt.ɪ.faɪ/
US: /ˈstræt.ɪ.faɪ/

  1. To form or arrange something into layers.

    1. The rocks stratify easily.
    2. The data will stratify responses by age and income brackets.

  2. To divide people into different social levels or classes.

    1. Society tends to stratify.
    2. Wealth and status stratify communities, creating distinct social layers.

Synonyms

layer grade classify categorize
stratify adjective

  1. Arranged in layers.

    1. The stratify rocks are old.
    2. We need to analyze the stratify geological formations to understand the region's history.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stratify" in English means: To form or arrange something into layers., To divide people into different social levels or classes..

The phonetic transcription of "stratify" is /ˈstræt.ɪ.faɪ/ in British English and /ˈstræt.ɪ.faɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stratify": layer, grade, classify, categorize.

Example usage of "stratify": "The rocks stratify easily.". More examples on the page.