Synonyms for hierarchical

Synonyms for (adj) hierarchical

Synonyms: hierarchal, hierarchic, hierarchical

Definition: classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers

Usage: it has been said that only a hierarchical society with a leisure class at the top can produce works of art; in her hierarchical set of values honesty comes first

Similar words: class-conscious, stratified

Definition: (used of society) socially hierarchical

Usage: American society is becoming increasingly stratified


Similar words: gradable

Definition: capable of being graded (for quality or rank or size etc.)


Similar words: graded, stratified, ranked

Definition: arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks

Usage: stratified areas of the distribution


Similar words: vertical

Definition: of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)

Usage: vertical social mobility


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