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hierarchical

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌhaɪəˈrɑrkɪkəl/ · UK /ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkɪkəl/

hierarchical means: Having levels in which some people or things rank above others in power or importance.

adjective

RANKED LEVELSC1

Having levels in which some people or things rank above others in power or importance.

  • The company has a hierarchical structure.
  • Many armies are strongly hierarchical.
  • A hierarchical system gives senior managers more power.

Similar words: ranked, stratified

Opposites: egalitarian

Common phrases: hierarchical structure, hierarchical system, hierarchical organization, hierarchical classification

RELATING TO RANKC1

Connected with a system of levels of power, importance, or authority.

  • These titles show hierarchical relationships.
  • The chart explains the hierarchical order.
  • Her hierarchical position gives her authority over several teams.

Similar words: hierarchic, hierarchial

Common phrases: hierarchical relationships, hierarchical order, hierarchical position

Questions about hierarchical

What does hierarchical mean?

Having levels in which some people or things rank above others in power or importance.

What is hierarchical in other languages?

Türkçe: hiyerarşik · Español: jerárquico · Français: hiérarchique · Deutsch: hierarchisch · Italiano: gerarchico · 日本語: 階層的な

How do you pronounce hierarchical?

In American English /ˌhaɪəˈrɑrkɪkəl/; in British English /ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkɪkəl/.

How do you use hierarchical in a sentence?

The company has a hierarchical structure. Many armies are strongly hierarchical.

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