Hierarchically: meaning, definitions and examples

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hierarchically

 

[ haɪˈrɑːkɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

organizational structure

In a manner relating to the arrangement of individuals or groups in a ranked order. Hierarchically indicates how entities or concepts are prioritized or structured in levels, typically indicating that higher levels have more power or authority than lower ones.

Synonyms

graded, levels, ranked

Examples of usage

  • The company is structured hierarchically to improve management efficiency.
  • Information is organized hierarchically for better clarity.
  • The ecosystem is hierarchically classified into different levels of organization.
  • The data is sorted hierarchically to facilitate easier access.

Translations

Translations of the word "hierarchically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hierarquicamente

🇮🇳 पदानुक्रम में

🇩🇪 hierarchisch

🇮🇩 secara hierarkis

🇺🇦 ієрархічно

🇵🇱 hierarchicznie

🇯🇵 階層的に

🇫🇷 hiérarchiquement

🇪🇸 jerárquicamente

🇹🇷 hiyerarşik olarak

🇰🇷 계층적으로

🇸🇦 هرمياً

🇨🇿 hierarchicky

🇸🇰 hierarchicky

🇨🇳 分层地

🇸🇮 hierarhično

🇮🇸 stigveldi

🇰🇿 иерархиялық

🇬🇪 ჰიერარქიულად

🇦🇿 i̇erarxik olaraq

🇲🇽 jerárquicamente

Word origin

The term 'hierarchically' derives from the word 'hierarchy,' which originates from the Greek word 'hierarchia,' meaning 'rule of a high priest.' It was formed from 'hierarchēs' (high priest) and 'archē' (rule or order). The concept of hierarchy has been prevalent since ancient civilizations, particularly in religious and political contexts. In a historical sense, it referred to the structured ranking of authority within social systems. The adverbial form 'hierarchically' appeared later, signifying the manner of organization or structuring that embodies the principles of a hierarchy. Over time, the term has been adapted to various domains such as biology, sociology, and business management, denoting the stratification of elements or entities based on levels of importance, power, or status.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,510, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.