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nonhierarchic

nonhierarchic

8.0
Organized without different levels of authority
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈhaɪərɑːrkɪk/
translation icon : no jerárquico
  • The company adopted a nonhierarchic management structure to encourage collaboration.

Examples

  • Some schools prefer a nonhierarchic approach where all voices are valued equally.

  • Research indicates that nonhierarchic groups can be more innovative than rigidly structured ones.

  • This is a nonhierarchic approach.

  • The team adopted a nonhierarchic structure for better collaboration.

  • Some schools prefer a nonhierarchic approach where all voices are valued equally.

  • The company adopted a nonhierarchic management structure to encourage collaboration.

  • Research indicates that nonhierarchic groups can be more innovative than rigidly structured ones.

Synonyms

ungraded
vsnonhierarchic
1 5.3

Not given a grade or put into levels

is broader denying ranked order generally rather than only graded levels
nonhierarchical
vsnonhierarchic
7.7

Organized so no person or group is above another

is the same meaning but in a slightly different word form
rhizomic
vsnonhierarchic
9.9

A network of connected parts with no clear center

is simpler denying ranked order without implying complex network structure
uncentralized
vsnonhierarchic
6.3

Spread out over several places or groups

is about lacking ranked levels rather than lacking a single control center
antihierarchical
vsnonhierarchic
9.4

Not accepting systems where some people have more power than others

describes the absence of rank without expressing opposition or rejection

Antonyms

Having levels where some parts have more power or importance

How Hierarchical

hierarchical
36 6.7
nonhierarchic
8.0

Surface Forms

nonhierarchic positive

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.