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hierarchical

[hahy-uh-rahr-ki-kuhl, hahy-rahr-] / ˌhaɪ əˈrɑr kɪ kəl, haɪˈrɑr- /
ADJECTIVE
characteristic of a ranked order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hierarchic
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms


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Because of this layered arrangement, collagen is described as a hierarchical material.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

That suggests a more consistent and hierarchical internal system for directing support.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

It was hierarchical and stressful, but it was not because of my fellow writers, except that I wanted to impress them.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

“Every day there’s quite literally new agents that are being created, and almost at every tier of the hierarchical structure,” Trkay said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

In the long run, a hierarchical society was only possible on a basis of poverty and ignorance.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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