hierarchical — Arranged in a system of ranks or levels, where each level has authority over those below it. Organized according to a hierarchy of power or importance.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Arranged in a system of ranks or levels, where each level has authority over those below it. Organized according to a hierarchy of power or importance.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhaɪəˈrɑrkɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 계층적인, 위계질서의
Korean pronunciation: 하이-어-라-키-컬 (강세: 라)
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to have established a hierarchical system where she's the CEO and I'm the unpaid intern.
- The military operates on a strict hierarchical basis.
- In this hierarchical society, your position determines your parking spot.
hierarchical
ADJECTIVE//ˌhaɪəˈrɑrkɪkəl//
Arranged in a system of ranks or levels, where each level has authority over those below it. Organized according to a hierarchy of power or importance.
Arranged in a system of ranks or levels, where each level has authority over those below it. Organized according to a hierarchy of power or importance.
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From Greek 'hierarches' meaning 'high priest,' combining 'hieros' (sacred, holy) and 'archein' (to rule). Originally described religious authority structures but expanded to mean any ranked system of organization.
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“My cat seems to have established a hierarchical system where she's the CEO and I'm the unpaid intern.”
“The military operates on a strict hierarchical basis.”
“In this hierarchical society, your position determines your parking spot.”
“The database uses a hierarchical arrangement to organize information.”
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