hierarchical adjective hi· er· ar· chi· cal ˌhī- (ə-)ˈrär-ki-kəl also hir-ˈär- variants or hierarchic ˌhī- (ə-)ˈrär-kik also hir-ˈär- : of, relating to, or arranged in a hierarchy

HIERARCHICAL definition: 1. arranged according to people's or things' level of importance, or relating to such a system: 2…. Learn more.

hierarchical American [hahy-uh-rahr-ki-kuhl, hahy-rahr-] / ˌhaɪ əˈrɑr kɪ kəl, haɪˈrɑr- / Also hierarchic adjective

Empirically, when we observe in nature a large proportion of the (complex) biological systems, they exhibit hierarchic structure. [26] On theoretical grounds we could expect complex systems …

HIERARCHY meaning: 1 : a group that controls an organization and is divided into different levels; 2 : a system in which people or things are placed in a series of levels with different …

Definition of hierarchical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

hierarchic Add to list Definitions of hierarchic adjective classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers synonyms: hierarchal, hierarchical

(ˌhaiəˈrɑːrkɪkəl, haiˈrɑːr-) adjective of, belonging to, or characteristic of a hierarchy Also: hierarchic

Define hierarchical. hierarchical synonyms, hierarchical pronunciation, hierarchical translation, English dictionary definition of hierarchical. or hi·er·ar·chic or hi·er·ar·chal adj. Of or relating to …

Jul 3, 2025 · hierarchical (not comparable) Pertaining to a hierarchy. Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order. Classified or arranged according to various criteria into …