Hierarchical
/ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ adj
adj ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Pertaining to a hierarchy. not-comparable
- 2 Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order. not-comparable
- 3 Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades. not-comparable
"It has been said that only a hierarchical society with a leisure class at the top can produce works of art."
Adjective
- 1 classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers wordnet
Example
More examples"Japan's problem has been that she has continued to view international relations as an extension of her hierarchical interpersonal relations at home."
Etymology
From hierarchy + -ical, compare French hiérarchique.