polyhierarchy

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noun

A hierarchical relationship (tree) in which at least one child has more than one parent

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Meanings

nounpolyhierarchy (plural polyhierarchies)

plural polyhierarchies

  1. computingA hierarchical relationship (tree) in which at least one child has more than one parent

Origin

From poly- + hierarchy.

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Translations

Italian poligerarchia
  • poligerarchiacomputing: relationship in which at least one child has more than one parent
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APA

polyhierarchy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyhierarchy

MLA

“polyhierarchy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyhierarchy. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “polyhierarchy,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyhierarchy.

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