hierarchical

Adjective

Meaning

classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

hierarchic hierarchal pontifical class apostolic episcopal regimental management controlled directed background chain vertical classified hierarchy
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Antonyms

nonhierarchical equalization minor inferior chaos subordinate
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Related terms

hierarchy hierarchic hierarch hierarchal hierarchically

Phrases with the word

hierarchical order hierarchical manner hierarchical topology hierarchical system hierarchical management hierarchical data model

Examples

A hierarchical society was only possible on a basis of poverty and ignorance. George Orwell

When executives lead as teachers, stewards, and designers, they fill roles that are much more subtle and long-term than those of power-wielding hierarchical leaders. Peter Senge

Hierarchical institutions are like giant bulldozers -- obedient to the whim of any fool who takes the controls. Edward Abbey

I like aristocracy. I like the beauty of aristocracy. I like the hierarchical feeling. James Salter

The difference between a leadership and a command company can be very great indeed, because in a hierarchical situation, people who have concerns about reactions against themselves would simply not put forward negative information. Marvin Bower

Even the striving for equality by means of a directed economy can result only in an officially enforced inequality - an authoritarian determination of the status of each individual in the new hierarchical order. Friedrich Hayek

Close letter words and terms

hierarchial hierarchic hierarchic order hierarchical classification system hierarchical data model hierarchical data structure