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Component vs Hierarchical - What's the difference?

component | hierarchical |

As a noun component

is component.

As an adjective hierarchical is

pertaining to a hierarchy.

component

English

(wikipedia component)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
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    Derived terms

    * componentless

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Making up a larger whole; as a component word.
  • Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.
    • ----

    hierarchical

    English

    Alternative forms

    * *

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Pertaining to a hierarchy.
  • Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.
  • Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.
    • It has been said that only a hierarchical society with a leisure class at the top can produce works of art.'' - ''source?

    Related terms

    * hierarch * hierarchal * hierarchic * hierarchically * hierarchy