stratigraphic
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌstɹætəˈɡɹæfɪk// strati·graph·ic
adj. relating to the study of layers of rock or soil in the ground. Scientists use this to understand how the Earth changed over time.
adj. relating to the study of rock layers and the sequence in which they were deposited. Often used to describe the vertical arrangement of geological strata.
The geologists studied the stratigraphic layers of the cliff.
By examining the stratigraphic evidence, the team was able to determine that the flood occurred thousands of years ago.
The stratigraphic record provides a chronological framework for understanding the evolution of life, as each layer represents a distinct period of deposition and environmental change.