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Inherently vs Hierarchical - What's the difference?

inherently | hierarchical |

As an adverb inherently

is in an inherent way; naturally, innately, unavoidably.

As an adjective hierarchical is

pertaining to a hierarchy.

inherently

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an inherent way; naturally, innately, unavoidably.
  • * 1791, Thomas Paine, The Rights Of Man
    • Rights are inherently in all the inhabitants; but charters, by annulling those rights, in the majority, leave the right, by exclusion, in the hands of a few.

    hierarchical

    English

    Alternative forms

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    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