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Mjeeem Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary
hierarchal? hierarchical?
Hello, I found an odd sentence in a book while studying.
It says 'The hierarchal provinces were also unique in that there were separate chains of command for the religious and military branches of government that effectively acted as a system of checks and balances.'
The answer book says hierarchal means 'arranged in order of rank.'
But, in a dictionary, it says hierarchal means 'of a chief priest, archishop, or other leader.'
What is the difference between the two words? Are they really same?
It says 'The hierarchal provinces were also unique in that there were separate chains of command for the religious and military branches of government that effectively acted as a system of checks and balances.'
The answer book says hierarchal means 'arranged in order of rank.'
But, in a dictionary, it says hierarchal means 'of a chief priest, archishop, or other leader.'
What is the difference between the two words? Are they really same?
Top answer
The word has both meanings. The context will normally make the intended meaning clear. Clive
- The word has both meanings.
- The context will normally make the intended meaning clear.
- Clive
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The word has both meanings. The context will normally make the intended meaning clear.
Clive
Clive
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Thanks, Clive. I couldn't have found the meaning of hierarchal in the dictionary. Your answer is helpful!
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Yes, I have usually seen 'hierarchical' as the meaning I mentioned, too. The word 'hierarchal' is not usually used? (I mean, both in speech and writing)
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