adjective
- of, belonging to, or characteristic of a hierarchy.
1680s, from Medieval Latin hierarchicus, from hierarchia (see hierarchy). Hierarchical is from 1580s.
1560s, from hierarchic + -al (1). Related: Hierarchically.
adjective
1680s, from Medieval Latin hierarchicus, from hierarchia (see hierarchy). Hierarchical is from 1580s.
1560s, from hierarchic + -al (1). Related: Hierarchically.