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Multilayer vs Multipayer - What's the difference?

multilayer | multipayer |

As a noun multilayer

is any system of multiple layers, especially of multiple monolayers.

As an adjective multipayer is

(chiefly|healthcare) involving payment by more than one party.

multilayer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any system of multiple layers, especially of multiple monolayers

    • multipayer

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chiefly, healthcare) Involving payment by more than one party.
  • * 2004 , Martin A. Levin, Martin M. Shapiro, Transatlantic policymaking in an age of austerity: diversity and drift (page 17)
    • Single-payer systems tend to rely heavily on general tax revenues, whereas multipayer systems generally employ payroll-tax financing.

    See also

    *chargemaster