gerarchico

hierarchical

adjective jeh-RAHR-kee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek 'hierarchia', via Latin 'hierarchicus'.

Usage Note

Gerarchico describes structures based on rank or authority. The 'g' before 'e' is soft: jeh-RAHR-kee-koh. Related nouns are la gerarchia (hierarchy) and il gerarca (hierarchical leader, historically associated with Fascist Italy). The plural is gerarchici (m) / gerarchiche (f).

Examples

"L'organizzazione ha una struttura gerarchica rigida."

Natural Translation

The organisation has a rigid hierarchical structure.

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