hierarchical

(-kĭk) or hi·er·ar·chal (-rär'kəl)
adj.
Of or relating to a hierarchy.

hierarchically hi'er·ar'chi·cal·ly adv.

IN BRIEF: Relating to any group in which there are higher and lower positions.

The amount of energy spent laughing at a joke should be directly proportional to the hierarchical status of the joke teller. — Scott Raymond Adams

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers
  Synonyms: hierarchical, hierarchic

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Common misspelling(s) of hierarchical

• hierachical
• hierarcical