hierarchical
English edit
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Etymology edit
From hierarchy + -ical, compare French hiérarchique.
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/
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Adjective edit
hierarchical (not comparable)
- Pertaining to a hierarchy.
- Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.
- 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.
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Translations edit
Pertaining to a hierarchy
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Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order
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Classified or arranged into successive ranks or grades
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