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Meaning of hierarchical
The primary meaning of "hierarchical" is related to a system or organization in which people or things are ranked according to their importance or status.
Etymology of hierarchical
The word "hierarchical" originates from the Greek words "hieros" meaning sacred and "arkhos" meaning ruler or chief, and the Latin "hierarchia" referring to a system of church government
Historically, the term was used to describe the organization of the church, and later it was extended to other areas such as social, political, and administrative systems
Synonyms
structured
graded
ranked
layered
tiered
ordered
organized
systematic
methodical
categorized
classified
sorted
prioritized
sequential
stepwise
progressive
incremental
ladder-like
stepping-stone
pyramidal
stratified
classified
categorized
tabular
systematical
methodical
orderly
regular
uniform
standardized
formalized
institutionalized
bureaucratic
administrative
Definitions
- Relating to or arranged in a hierarchy
- * Having a system of organization in which people or things are ranked according to their importance or status
Usage Examples
- The company has a hierarchical structure, with the CEO at the top and several layers of management below
- * The hierarchical system of classification is used in biology to group living organisms
- * The hierarchical organization of the army allows for clear lines of command and communication
Antonyms
egalitarian
flat
horizontal
nonhierarchical
unstructured
disorganized
chaotic
anarchic
unranked
ungraded
unordered
unsystematic
informal
unofficial
unofficially
irregular
nonstandard
nonstandardized
unmethodical
haphazard
random
arbitrary