(Namespace: plural glossary)
| Type of term | Part of the structure of a system |
|---|---|
| Synonyms or near-synonyms | Headspace, side system, subsystem |
| Antonyms or near-antonyms | None |
A layer of a system is a self-contained grouping of headmates, headspace locations, or other psychological material. Its role as a whole may be to conceal the existence or details of the layers below it from the awareness of the layers above it, particularly in partitionary systems.