hierarchical

adjective

Pertaining to a hierarchy.

Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.

Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.

Roots

hieroshier- · Greek · sacred arkho-arch · Greek · to rule

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The word hierarchical breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: hier-, from Greek hieros (“sacred”); and -arch, from Greek arkho (“to rule”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.