Hierarchical

/ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ adjective

Pertaining to a hierarchy.

Meaning

  1. (adjective) Pertaining to a hierarchy.
  2. (adjective) Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.
  3. (adjective) Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades. “It has been said that only a hierarchical society with a leisure class at the top can produce works of art.”

Letter breakdown

  • Hierarchical contains 12 letters: 5 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 22.

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What does Hierarchical mean?

Pertaining to a hierarchy.

How many letters are in Hierarchical?

Hierarchical has 12 letters.

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