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hierarchical

2 synonyms and 1 antonym for hierarchical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Relating to a hierarchy, or system of ranks.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

hierarchal hierarchic

Antonyms

nonhierarchical

Etymology

Formed from hierarchy and -ical; compare French hiérarchique.

Full origin of hierarchical →

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