hierarchical

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/ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/

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/ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ · /ˌhaɪˈɹɑɹkɪkəl/ · /ˌhɑɪˈɹɐːkɪkəl/ · /ˌhɑɪˈɹaːkɪkəl/

Definition of hierarchical

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adj

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adj

(not-comparable)Pertaining to a hierarchy.
(not-comparable)Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.
(not-comparable)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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From hierarchy + -ical, compare French hiérarchique.

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