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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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To Trump, who has rigidly hierarchical notions of gender, that probably seems emasculating.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Since the raid, U.S. prosecutors have softened their earlier depiction of the Cartel de los Soles as a hierarchical organization led by Maduro, instead framing it as a patronage network among corrupt senior officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

More than 300 Metropolitan Police officers and staff have declared their involvement in the Freemasons or other "hierarchical associations" after the force required them to do so last month, a High Court judge has said.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

It eats up the surplus of consumable goods, and it helps to preserve the special mental atmosphere that a hierarchical society needs.

From "1984" by George Orwell



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