nonhierarchic
- adjective
- /nɒnˈhaɪərɑːrkɪk/
- The company adopted a nonhierarchic management structure to encourage collaboration.
Examples
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Some schools prefer a nonhierarchic approach where all voices are valued equally.
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Research indicates that nonhierarchic groups can be more innovative than rigidly structured ones.
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This is a nonhierarchic approach.
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The team adopted a nonhierarchic structure for better collaboration.
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Some schools prefer a nonhierarchic approach where all voices are valued equally.
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The company adopted a nonhierarchic management structure to encourage collaboration.
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Research indicates that nonhierarchic groups can be more innovative than rigidly structured ones.
Synonyms
Not given a grade or put into levels
Organized so no person or group is above another
A network of connected parts with no clear center
Spread out over several places or groups
Not accepting systems where some people have more power than others
Antonyms
How Hierarchical
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonhierarchic = hierarchic (transparent) = non + hierarch + ic
The negative prefix 'non-' simply negates the adjective 'hierarchic', producing a straightforward opposite.
Etymology
Nonhierarchic starts with non- meaning 'not' and includes hierarchy, which means a system of 'ranks' or 'levels' like a ladder. So a nonhierarchic group or structure is not set up in ranks and people have more equal voices.