adj. Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.
adj. Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Same as hierarchic.
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adj. classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers
Word Usage
"Workers in hierarchical workplaces cannot reasonably be expected to identify themselves if their opinions might touch upon their workplaces -- that's a disciplinary issue for most workers & most employers."