adj
hierarchical
Hierarchical (adj) means pertaining to a hierarchy (a ranking).
adj
1
Pertaining to a hierarchy (a ranking).
2
Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.
3
Reflecting relationships wholly consisting of subranks subsumed by ranks, a branching pattern of logic modeled like a tree.
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Etymology
From hierarchy + -ical; compare French hiérarchique.
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What is the meaning of hierarchical?
"hierarchical" (adj) means pertaining to a hierarchy (a ranking).
What are the different meanings of hierarchical?
"hierarchical" has 3 main meanings: 1. Pertaining to a hierarchy (a ranking); 2. Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades; 3. Reflecting relationships wholly consisting of subranks subsumed by ranks, a branching pattern of logic modeled like a tree.