The phrase "hierarchical nature" refers to a system or structure where groups or things are organized in a specific order based on their level of importance or authority. Full definition
According to her research, which was published earlier this spring in the journal PLOS ONE, it is all due to the inherently hierarchical nature of social media networks, where, in the social hierarchy of connections, people mostly either follow up or across; they rarely follow down. (sciencedaily.com)
«Your friends have more friends than you do: Research uncovers the inherently hierarchical nature of social media.» (sciencedaily.com)
While the core hierarchical nature of Android Wear hasn't changed in 5.0 (specifically, 5.0.1), it has received some much - needed refining. (mobilesyrup.com)