stratum

Meanings

• noun

  A layer or level in a complex structure, especially in the geological sense.

  - "The sedimentary rock layers are divided into distinct strata."
  - "The fossilized remains found in different strata provide valuable information about ancient life."

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Synonyms

bed , layer , tier

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stratum
state , fate , hate

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Variants

List of all variants of stratum that leads to same result
strata , stratum , stratums , strata cornea , stratum corneum

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Etymology

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From Latin stratus, past participle of stringere ‘to bind, to press’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stratum' is also used in biology to refer to a layer of cells in an organism.

2. The study of geological strata is called stratigraphy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Geological strata: Layers of rock that provide evidence of the Earth's geological history.

2. Social strata: Levels of society based on economic or social position.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'stratum' is often used metaphorically to refer to different levels or layers of society, such as the working class, middle class, and upper class.

How to Memorize "stratum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a stack of layers or a geological map to remember the meaning of 'stratum'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of layers or levels.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Stratum is a level in a complex structure'.

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