hierarchical

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌhaɪərˈɑːkɪkəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌhaɪˈrɑːrkɪkəl/

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Adjective

Positive hierarchical

Comparative more hierarchical

Superlative most hierarchical

1. If something is hierarchical, it has levels, with higher levels being larger, more important, more powerful, etc.

   The rules show the hierarchical structure of the company.

   The society was rigidly hierarchical with priests, nobles and slaves, and a highly organised army.

Related words

• hierarchy
• hierarchically