Nonhierarchical

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Classified or arranged so that a group or person has the same authority as everyone else; not hierarchical. not-comparable

    "But Obama sounded like a cross between a social activist and a flannel-shirted software C.E.O. — as a nonhierarchical, collaborative leader who can inspire autonomous individuals to cooperate for the sake of common concerns."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not classified hierarchically wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
nonhierarchicunordered

Example

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"But Obama sounded like a cross between a social activist and a flannel-shirted software C.E.O. — as a nonhierarchical, collaborative leader who can inspire autonomous individuals to cooperate for the sake of common concerns."

Etymology

From non- + hierarchical.

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