layering
Building up strata
Layering is arranging things in layers—stacked horizontal levels or coatings applied one over another.
In fashion, layering means wearing multiple garments for warmth or style: She's mastered the art of layering for unpredictable weather.
In horticulture, layering propagates plants by burying a stem until it roots.
Hair layering cuts strands at different lengths to add texture and movement.
Baked layered pasta dish
- parfaitLayered yogurt dessert
- trifleInsignificant matter or thing
- cakeFrosted baked dessert
- terrineMolded savory loaf
baklava · napoleon · tiramisu · dip · casserole · phyllo · crepe cake · torte
Heights or ranked stages
- tiersHorizontal arranged levels
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
- organizationStructured group with purpose
ordering · classification · echelons · gradation · strata · zoning · subdivision · arrangement
Slight shade of difference
- depthDistance below surface
- intricacyState of elaborate complexity
- subtletyFine distinction, easily missed
- multifacetedHaving many dimensions
interwoven · sophistication · dimension · richness · interplay · composite · gradation · elaboration
Parallel geological layers
- sedimentationParticles settling in liquid
- depositionFormal testimony under oath
- bedrockSolid stone underground
- shaleCompacted clay sediment
limestone · sandstone · sedimentary · fossils · outcrop · erosion · stratum · lamination
Interlace strands into fabric
- quiltedStitched through layered fabric
- wovenInterlaced on loom
- embossedHaving raised design
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
composite · overlay · applique · inlay · plies · veneer · mesh · lattice
Sleeved upper-body covering
- sweaterKnitted torso covering
- cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- thermalPertaining to warmth
leggings · turtleneck · parka · fleece · hoodie · longjohns · undershirt · camisole
Marks showing passage
- vocalsSung musical parts
- harmoniesPleasing combined pitches
- instrumentationDesign of measuring devices
- overdubbingAdding layers to recordings
mixing · arrangement · synthesis · loops · beats · samples · multitrack · production
lasagna
Baked layered pasta dish
terrine · baklava · napoleon · tiramisu · dip · casserole · phyllo · crepe cake · torte · ganache
levels
Heights or ranked stages
- tiersHorizontal arranged levels
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
organization · ordering · classification · echelons · gradation · strata · zoning · subdivision · arrangement · division
nuance
Slight shade of difference
- depthDistance below surface
- intricacyState of elaborate complexity
- subtletyFine distinction, easily missed
multifaceted · interwoven · sophistication · dimension · richness · interplay · composite · gradation · elaboration · buildup
strata
Parallel geological layers
- sedimentationParticles settling in liquid
- depositionFormal testimony under oath
- bedrockSolid stone underground
shale · limestone · sandstone · sedimentary · fossils · outcrop · erosion · stratum · lamination · banding
weave
Interlace strands into fabric
laminated · composite · overlay · applique · inlay · plies · veneer · mesh · lattice · herringbone
jacket
Sleeved upper-body covering
thermal · leggings · turtleneck · parka · fleece · hoodie · longjohns · undershirt · camisole · insulation
tracks
Marks showing passage
- vocalsSung musical parts
- harmoniesPleasing combined pitches
- instrumentationDesign of measuring devices
overdubbing · mixing · arrangement · synthesis · loops · beats · samples · multitrack · production · reverb
highlights
Notable moments emphasized
volume · razoring · feathering · graduation · thinning · movement · blend · framing · choppy · wispy
- fashion termsstyle, fashion week, runway, catwalk, runway shows
- art techniquespainting, drawing, sketching, shading, blending
- color termsblack, white, red, blue, green
- stylingaccessorizing, color coordinating, mix and match, coordinating, coordination
- styling tipscolor matching, capsule wardrobe, mix and match, accessorizing, statement piece
- paint applicationbrush, roller, spray, sponge, brushing
layeringsingle coat
Solitary outer covering
bulk · monolayer · uniformity · homogeneity · one-piece
layeringflatness
Absence of slope
simplification · uniformity · monotony · plainness · superficiality
layeringstripping
Removing outer layers
delayering · peeling · removing · flattening · simplifying
- layering clothesWearing stacked garments
layer, layers, layered, multilayered, underlayer, layer cake, interlayer, overlayer