Hierarchy or Heirarchy

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Hierarchy (not Heirarchy).

Correct Spelling

Hierarchy

Incorrect Spelling

Heirarchy

How common is this error?

There are 93,100 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Heirarchy'. 'Heirarchy' ranks in the top 70 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 282 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word 'hierarchy' functions as a noun. It refers to a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority. In a hierarchy, each level has different levels of power or importance.

Examples of hierarchy being used in a sentence:

Correct The corporate hierarchy was clearly defined, with a CEO at the top and managers overseeing various departments.
Incorrect The corporate heirarchy was clearly defined, with a CEO at the top and managers overseeing various departments.
Correct In many ecosystems, a natural hierarchy exists where predators dominate over their prey.
Incorrect In many ecosystems, a natural heirarchy exists where predators dominate over their prey.
Correct The school's hierarchy of leadership included the principal, followed by the vice-principal, and then the various department heads.
Incorrect The school's heirarchy of leadership included the principal, followed by the vice-principal, and then the various department heads.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Hierarchy

What is its origin?

The word 'hierarchy' originates from the Greek word 'hierarchia,' which means "rule of a high priest," from 'hierarchēs' meaning "high priest," combining 'hieros' (sacred, holy) and 'archēs' (leader, ruler).

How do you pronounce hierarchy?

The word 'hierarchy' is pronounced as /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/. It can be phonetically spelled as "HIGH-uh-rahr-kee."

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'hierarchy' can be used in a sentence like this: "In the corporate structure, the hierarchy defines the roles and responsibilities of each employee." A caveat for correct spelling is to ensure the 'ch' is placed correctly, as misspelling it as 'hiararchy' is common; also, it's important to use it in contexts relating to organization or ranking to maintain proper usage.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.