The meaning of HIERARCHICAL is of, relating to, or arranged in a hierarchy. How to use hierarchical in a sentence.

HIERARCHICAL definition: 1. arranged according to people's or things' level of importance, or relating to such a system: 2…. Learn more.

HIERARCHICAL definition: of, belonging to, or characteristic of a hierarchy. See examples of hierarchical used in a sentence.

A hierarchical system or organization is one in which people have different ranks or positions, depending on how important they are. ...the traditional hierarchical system of military organization.

Definition of hierarchical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.