hierarchical
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English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From hierarchy + -ical, compare French hiérarchique.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/
Audio (US): (file)
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.
Derived terms
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[edit]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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