Hierarchically

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌɑː(ɹ)k.ɪk.æli/, /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌɑː(ɹ)k.ɪkli/, /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌæk.ɪkli/

Origin

hierarchical + -ly

Full definition of hierarchically

Adverb

1. Of, relating to, or arranged in a hierarchy
2. Pertaining to a transitive relation between objects by which they may be ordered into a hierarchy.