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Hierarchical - Dictionary Definition

Part of speech: adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to a system or organization that is arranged in levels or layers of importance, authority, or power.

Example sentence: In a hierarchical society, decision-making is typically centralized at the top.

Sense 2:

Having a structure or order where each element is categorized or subcategorized into multiple levels.

Example sentence: The hierarchical classification of living organisms starts from species and goes up to the kingdom level.

Part of speech: adverb

Sense 1:

In a hierarchical manner; following a hierarchical order.

Example sentence: The tasks were assigned hierarchically, with the most important ones being tackled first.

Part of speech: noun

Sense 1:

A hierarchical structure or arrangement.

Example sentence: The corporate organization implemented a new hierarchical to improve efficiency.