hierarchical

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/
• (America) IPA: /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/

Adjective

hierarchical (not comparable)

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.

Related terms

Translations

• French: hiérarchique
• German: hierarchisch
• Italian: gerarchico
• Portuguese: hierárquico
• Russian: иерархи́ческий
• Spanish: jerárquico

Translations

• French: hiérarchique
• German: hierarchisch
• Italian: gerarchico
• Portuguese: hierárquico

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