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hierarchical

hi·er·ar·chi·cal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hahy-uh-rahr-ki-kuh l, hahy-rahr-]
    • /ˌhaɪ əˈrɑr kɪ kəl, haɪˈrɑr-/
    • /ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-uh-rahr-ki-kuh l, hahy-rahr-]
    • /ˌhaɪ əˈrɑr kɪ kəl, haɪˈrɑr-/

Definitions of hierarchical word

  • adjective hierarchical of, belonging to, or characteristic of a hierarchy. 1
  • noun hierarchical Of the nature of a hierarchy; arranged in order of rank. 1
  • adjective hierarchical relating to a hierarchy 1
  • adjective hierarchical A hierarchical system or organization is one in which people have different ranks or positions, depending on how important they are. 0
  • adjective hierarchical of a hierarchy 0
  • adjective hierarchical Pertaining to a hierarchy. 0

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Origin of hierarchical

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English. See hierarch, -ical

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Parts of speech for Hierarchical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hierarchical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

hierarchical usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hierarchical

adj hierarchical

  • hierarchic — of, belonging to, or characteristic of a hierarchy.
  • stratified — to form or place in strata or layers.
  • ordered — neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized: an ordered office.

noun hierarchical

  • graded — Simple past tense and past participle of grade.
  • tiered — being or arranged in tiers or layers (usually used in combination): a two-tiered box of chocolates.
  • classified — Classified information or documents are officially secret.
  • categorized — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.
  • categorised — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.

Antonyms for hierarchical

adj hierarchical

  • disordered — lacking organization or in confusion; disarranged.
  • free-for-all — a fight, argument, contest, etc., open to everyone and usually without rules.

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