Meaning & use
Hierarchal
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Arranged according to rank or level of authority; relating to a hierarchy.
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The company has a strict hierarchal structure with clear chains of command.
Bees organize themselves in a hierarchal system led by the queen.
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A less common variant spelling of 'hierarchical'; both forms are considered acceptable, though 'hierarchical' is far more frequent.
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