mehrschichtig
Translation
multi-layered, multi-ply, complex
Examples
Das Material ist mehrschichtig aufgebaut.
The material has a multi-layered structure.
Der Roman hat eine mehrschichtige Handlung.
The novel has a complex plot.
Grammar Patterns
[attributive adjective] a multi-layered ... The novel has a multi-layered plot.
[predicative adjective] ... is multi-layered The material is multi-layered.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vielschichtig, komplex; Antonyms: einschichtig, einfach
Etymology
From 'mehr' (more) + 'Schicht' (layer) + the adjective suffix '-ig'. Literally 'more-layered'.
Memory Tips
Picture a cake with 'mehr' (more) than one 'Schicht' (layer). It's 'mehrschichtig'.