1. not arranged in layers or strata
Usage: geology
2. not divided into social classes or hierarchical groups
Usage: sociology

Examples

• The unstratified rock formation showed no clear layers.
• Geologists found unstratified sediment at the bottom of the lake.
• The small community remained largely unstratified in terms of social class.
• Unstratified societies often have more equal distribution of resources.
• The unstratified soil made it difficult to determine the age of the artifacts.
• In an unstratified sampling method, every member has an equal chance of selection.