Stratification: meaning, definitions and examples

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stratification

 

[ ˌstratɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social

The action or process of dividing a society into different social classes or strata, based on factors such as wealth, power, and prestige.

Synonyms

classification, differentiation, hierarchy

Examples of usage

  • The country's stratification was evident in the clear divide between the rich and the poor.
  • Social stratification can have a significant impact on an individual's opportunities and quality of life.
Context #2 | Noun

geological

The arrangement of rocks in distinct layers, reflecting the different periods in which they were formed.

Synonyms

bedding, layering, stratagem

Examples of usage

  • The geologist studied the stratification of the rock formations to determine their age.
  • The stratification of the sedimentary layers provided valuable information about the history of the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "stratification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estratificação

🇮🇳 स्तरीकरण

🇩🇪 Schichtung

🇮🇩 stratifikasi

🇺🇦 стратифікація

🇵🇱 stratyfikacja

🇯🇵 層別化 (そうべつか)

🇫🇷 stratification

🇪🇸 estratificación

🇹🇷 tabakalaşma

🇰🇷 계층화 (階層化)

🇸🇦 ترتيب طبقي

🇨🇿 stratifikace

🇸🇰 stratifikácia

🇨🇳 分层 (fēncéng)

🇸🇮 stratifikacija

🇮🇸 lögskipting

🇰🇿 стратификация

🇬🇪 სტრატიფიკაცია

🇦🇿 stratifikasiya

🇲🇽 estratificación

Etymology

The word 'stratification' originated from the Latin word 'stratificare', which means 'to form layers'. The term has been used in various fields such as sociology, geology, and biology to describe the concept of layering or dividing into strata. The idea of stratification has been prevalent throughout history, playing a significant role in understanding the structure and organization of different systems.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,165, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.