Hierarchical

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ËŒhaɪərˈɑːkɪkÉ™l/
• US IPA: /ËŒhaɪˈrɑːrkɪkÉ™l/

Alternative forms

• hierarchic
• hierarchial

Origin

Compare French hiérarchique.

Full definition of hierarchical

Adjective

1. Pertaining to a hierarchy.
2. Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.
3. Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.It has been said that only a hierarchical society with a leisure class at the top can produce works of art. - source?

Related terms

• hierarch
• hierarchal
• hierarchic
• hierarchically
• hierarchy