WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from the Web

Hierarchical

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to a hierarchical structure

Descrption: Hierarchical refers to something that is related to or characterized by a hierarchical structure or system, which means it is organized in levels or ranks.

Example sentence: The company's organizational chart clearly illustrates the hierarchical structure, with the CEO at the top followed by the different departments.

Sense 2: Representing or maintaining hierarchy

Description: Hierarchical can also describe a person or entity who promotes or maintains a hierarchical system, ensuring that authority or power is distributed according to levels of importance or rank.

Example sentence: As a strict authoritarian, the captain of the ship enforced a hierarchical approach, expecting his crew to follow orders without questioning.

To explore books about hierarchical structures and systems, please visit Amazon.