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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


Example Sentences

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The very arrangement of seating at the Roman Games expressed the hierarchical nature of Roman society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"The hierarchical structure of the military places power with rank, especially in a training facility," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

This is how deeply hierarchical and authoritarian institutions function.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2026

As is the case in all hierarchical organizations, the problem starts at the top.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

But this would provide only the economic and not the emotional basis for a hierarchical society.

From "1984" by George Orwell



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