Meaning of the word hierarchical in English

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hierarchical

US /ˌhaɪˈrɑːr.kɪ.kəl/
UK /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/
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Adjective

of the nature of a hierarchy; arranged in order of rank

Example:
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
The military operates on a highly hierarchical system.