hierarchical

/ˌhaɪəˈrɑːrkɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Arranged in a hierarchy; having levels of authority, importance, or rank from highest to lowest.
    • The military has a strict hierarchical structure with clear ranks.
    • In a hierarchical database, data is organized in a tree-like structure.
    • Many traditional families follow a hierarchical system where parents make the major decisions.
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