heterarchy

/ ˈhɛtərɑːkɪ /

noun

1. linguistics a formal structure, usually represented by a diagram of connected nodes, without any single permanent uppermost node Compare hierarchy tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of heterarchy¹

from Greek heteros other, different + archē sovereignty

Example Sentences

It is part situational hierarchy, part heterarchy and part common purpose.

From Forbes

Heterarchy, het′e-r�r-ki, n. foreign rule.

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