hierarchical

UK
/ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkɪkəl/
US
/ˌhaɪəˈrɑrkɪkəl/

Translations

hierarchicaladjective
more hierarchical
Comp.
most hierarchical
Super.
UK
/ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkɪkəl/
US
/ˌhaɪəˈrɑrkɪkəl/
The company has a hierarchical structure, with the CEO at the top and interns at the bottom.
L’entreprise a une structure hiérarchique, avec le PDG au sommet et les stagiaires en bas.
hierarchicadjective

hierarchical

more hierarchic
Comp.
most hierarchic
Super.
UK
/ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkɪk/
US
/ˌhaɪəˈrɑrkɪk/
The company has a hierarchic structure, with clear lines of authority and responsibility.
L'entreprise a une structure hiérarchique, avec des lignes d'autorité et de responsabilité bien définies.

Definitions

hierarchicaladjective
Arranged in order of rank or authority.
The company has a hierarchical structure, with the CEO at the top and interns at the bottom.
Pertaining to or characteristic of a hierarchy.
The hierarchical nature of the organization made it difficult for new ideas to reach the top.
hierarchicadjective
Relating to a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
The company has a hierarchic structure, with clear lines of authority and responsibility.