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(geology) The study of rock layers and the layering process (stratification). / (archaeology) The layering of deposits, with newer remains overlaying older ones, forming a chronology of the site.

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stratigraphy

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Source Word

stratigraphy

IPA(Pronunciation)

/stɹəˈtɪɡ.ɹəˌfi/

Noun

countable uncountable

(geology) The study of rock layers and the layering process (stratification). / (archaeology) The layering of deposits, with newer remains overlaying older ones, forming a chronology of the site.

Japanese Meaning

地層、岩石層の形成過程や構造を研究する学問（主に地質学で用いられる） / 考古学においては、堆積物の層が重なり、新しいものが古いものを覆う様子を示し、遺跡の年代や変遷を明らかにする観点