Schichtige

Schichtige is a German adjective meaning layered or stratified. It is used to describe objects, materials, or processes that consist of distinct layers arranged one atop another. The term is common in technical and scientific discourse and occurs across several domains, including geology, meteorology, and biology.

In geology, schichtige Gesteine or schichtige Sedimente refer to rocks or sediments with visible bedding planes and clear layering. In atmospheric science, layered cloud formations may be described as schichtige Wolken, emphasizing their stratified appearance. In biology and materials science, the word can describe layered tissues or laminated constructions, although more specific terms are often preferred depending on the exact context, for example schichtige Gewebe or schichtige Dämmstoffe.

Grammatical note: schichtige is the attributive form of the adjective that agrees with the noun’s gender, number, and case. It follows normal German adjective inflection rules. Examples include eine schichtige Struktur, ein schichtiger Aufbau, and schichtige Sedimente.

See also: Schicht, Stratifikation, Schichtfolge, Mehrschichtigkeit.