Layering: meaning, definitions and examples

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layering

 

[ หˆleษชษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

The act or process of wearing multiple layers of clothing for warmth or style.

Synonyms

clothing layers, multiple layers

Examples of usage

  • I always wear layering in the winter to stay warm.
  • Layering is a popular fashion trend this season.
Context #2 | Noun

design

The technique of placing multiple elements on top of each other to create depth and texture.

Synonyms

overlaying, stacking

Examples of usage

  • The artist used layering to add dimension to the painting.
  • Layering is an important concept in graphic design.

Translations

Translations of the word "layering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น camadas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคคเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schichtung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lapisan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัˆะฐั€ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warstwowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใ‚คใƒคใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stratification

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estratificaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katmanlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธต์ธต์ด ์Œ“๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจู‚ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrstvenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrstvenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅฑ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plastenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรถg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑะฐั‚ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qatlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estratificaciรณn

Word origin

The term 'layering' originated from the Middle English word 'leieringe', which meant a stratum or bed. The concept of layering has been used throughout history in various forms, from clothing to art and design. In fashion, layering has been a practical way to stay warm in cold climates, while in design, layering adds depth and complexity to visual compositions.

See also: layered, underlayer.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,455, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.