AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word

layer

/ˈleɪər/ Syllables: ˈlay·er

English Illustration

Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A sheet, level, or thickness of material or information placed over or under another.

Synonyms

level stratum tier

Antonyms

None available

Translations

layer in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

طبقة، غشاء

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

قطعة رقيقة من مادة ما توضع فوق شيء آخر أو تحته، مثل طبقات الكعكة.

Easy Explanation

A layer is one level or thickness within a structure. Analysis can have layers of meaning. Society has social layers or strata.

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Memory TipLayer comes from 'lay' — something you lay flat on top of or beneath another thing.

Contextual Examples

Each layer of the analysis reveals a deeper understanding of the social phenomenon.

The argument adds another layer of complexity to the existing debate on inequality.

A layered approach to data analysis allows researchers to explore multiple dimensions.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
adjective	layered
noun	layers