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
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.
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.
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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