Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strata
noun
/ˈstrætə/
Definition
Layers of rock or soil with internally consistent characteristics that distinguish them from neighboring layers.
Examples
- The geological strata revealed the history of the Earth’s surface.
- She studied the social strata in her sociology class.
- The artist painted layers of colors to create depth, much like strata in nature.
Meaning
Strata refers to different levels or layers within a system, often used to describe geological layers but can also apply to other contexts.
Synonyms
- layers
- levels
- tiers
