layer

Meanings

• Noun

  A thin flat layer or coating, often spread out evenly.

  - "The cake batter was spread in an even layer."
  - "The paint was applied in several layers."
  - "The sediment forms layers at the bottom of the lake."

• Noun

  A level or rank in a hierarchy or organization.

  - "He rose to the top layer in the company."
  - "In the monastic order, each member has a specific layer."
  - "The different layers of society have distinct roles."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈleɪ.ɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈleɪ.ɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lay , stratum

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with layer
cayer , ayer , layered , rayed , strayed

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Lay (English) : To place or put (something) in a position, especially gently or carefully.
   

2. Layer (English) : A thin flat layer or coating.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of layer that leads to same result
layer , layered , layers , layering , layer cake , atomic layer deposition , atomic layer depositions , boundary layer , boundary layers , D layer , D layers , E layer , F layer , F layers , F1 layer , F1 layers , F2 layer , F2 layers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English lægere, from lēgan to lie, recline, spread.

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Trivia

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1. A layer cake is a cake made up of multiple layers of cake, each separated by a layer of frosting or icing.

2. In chemistry, a layer can refer to a thin film of molecules adsorbed on a surface.

3. The term 'layer' is also used in computer graphics to describe a two-dimensional image or object in a scene.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stratigraphy: The branch of geology concerned with the order and relative position of strata and their relationship to the geological time scale.

2. Laminar flow: A flow regime characterized by the absence of turbulence and the presence of smooth, parallel layers of fluid.

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Culture

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In literature, layers can represent various themes such as complexity, depth, or hidden meanings. In art, layers can symbolize history, time, or the passage of time. In music, a layered sound can refer to a rich and complex composition.

How to Memorize "layer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, flat sheet or coating.
   - Visualize a level or rank in a hierarchy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a thin, flat layer or coating.
   - Associate the word with a level or rank.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Layers of Cake' to remember the definition of a layer as a thin, flat layer or coating.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Ladder of Success' to remember the definition of a layer as a level or rank.

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