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hierarchical
What does hierarchical mean?
hierarchical (adjective): classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use hierarchical in a sentence?
- In hierarchical organizations like the military, many techniques are used to integrate new members into the team. (Tatoeba sentence #9022888 by mccarras, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce hierarchical?
/ˌhaɪˈɹɑɹkəkəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does hierarchical come from?
From hierarchy + -ical.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to hierarchical
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “hierarchical” mean?
knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
Not quite: that's what conscious means.
conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid
Not quite: that's what legitimate means.
classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades
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denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
Not quite: that's what preliminary means.
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