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strata

/ˈstɹeɪtə/

Meanings
  • A layer or bed of rock, soil, or other material.

    - "The sedimentary rock consists of multiple layers or strata."
    - "The different strata of soil have varying textures, colors, and nutrient compositions."

Synonyms

bed , layer , tier
Rhymes
Words rhyming with strata
strut , mute , put , hut
Homophones
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  1. Strata (en) : A layer or bed of rock, soil, or other material.

  2. Strata (la) : A bed, layer, or mattress.


Variants
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strata , stratas , stratum , stratums , strata cornea , stratum corneum
Forms
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Strata (noun), Strata (plural noun), Strata (adjective), Strata (verb)


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'stratum' meaning 'bed, layer, or mattress'.


Culture
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In various cultures, the term 'strata' has been used to refer to layers or beds of material that have cultural, historical, or symbolic significance. For example, in ancient Egyptian culture, the term 'strata' was used to refer to the layers or beds of sedimentary rock that were believed to contain the remains of the gods and ancestors. In modern times, the term 'strata' has been used in various fields, including geology, engineering, and architecture, to refer to layers or beds of material that have significant physical or structural properties. In these contexts, the term 'strata' is often used interchangeably with terms such as 'layers', 'beds', 'layers of sediment', 'substrata', and 'superstrata', to refer to the different material layers or beds that exist within a given system or structure.

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