heterarchy 

he-ter-ar-chy (hět'ə-r-är'kē)

1. a form of social organization in which the heterosexual is the supreme authority in society or in which homosexuals are placed at low value and lowly regarded.
2. a society, community, or country based on this social organization.
3. A family, community, or society based on this system or governed by heterosexuals and, usually homophobes.

With all these homophobes in the white house, our country feels like a complete heterarchy.

The new gay senator is bringing down the heterarchy.

heterarchy by Anon Entrii January 3, 2009

Hierarchy of Contact 

In the digital age we all have a multitude of options for communication. It can be inferred that there is a kind of "Contact Hierarchy" and "Contact Continuum" as not all modes hold the same weight with communication ranging from 1-10.

Hierarchy of contact in 2010 as defined by this contributor:

1. Face to face
2. Telephone
3. Personal Letter
4. SMS, BBIM
5. Email
6. Personal message eg FB
7. Instant Message eg FB, MSN
8. Wall postings, comments
8. "Like," "Poke"
9. Nil contact.
10. Active blocking of contact.

Note: Higher order = increased responsiveness.

A more serious and/or important matter or message would attract a higher order of communication, with the top order being face to face. There are so many ways to communicate, the options are greater than ever before. But is all modes of communication the same, and attracting the same weight of force? Therefore there is a hierarchy. This may vary per user, but there is a hierarchy.

Hierarchy of Contact refers to how the more important the message or reason to communicate, or the person to communicate with, the higher in the order that communication would be. Conversely, less important is therefore lower.

Example, you really need to speak with someone about something serious, you want to face to face with them. If its not serious at all, you might make a posting on their social network wall.

At the end of the hierarchy is active blocking, where someone deliberately refuses any mode of contact.

Hierarchy of Contact by AlganonAU December 2, 2010

Nerd Hierarchy 

The class system associated with the specific levels of nerd. The lower classes usually worship the higher classes, and ultimately the "highest nerd." The highest nerd is the "coolest" of the nerds in the eyes (behind their glasses of course) of the nerdier nerds.

Eric is at the TOP of the Nerd Heirchy, yo!

Nerd Hierarchy by Anonymous July 21, 2003

Hierarchy of passion 

Face is more intimate than genitals which is more intimate than hands.

1. Kissing (most passionate)
2. Blowjob
3. Sex
4. Handjob (least passionate)

Did you guys kiss?
No, wasn’t ready for that yet. It’s too high on the hierarchy of passion.

Hierarchy of passion by BrysonStrong November 7, 2021

Maslow's hierarchy of needs 

A pyramid of human needs created by Maslow. It explains the needs of humans from the basics to the complex.

1st: Physical Survival Needs- Water, Food, Shelter, Sleep, Health, Sex
2nd: Safety and Security- Physical Safety, Economic Security, Freedom From Threats, Comfort
3rd: Social Needs- Acceptance, Group Membership, Association, Love
4th: Self Esteem- Important Projects, Recognition of Strengths and Intelligence, Prestige and Status
5th: Need for Self-Actualization- Challenging Projects, Opportunities for Innovation and Creativity, Learning

High Schoolers and young adults have a very hard experience trying to maintain 3 in Maslow's hierarchy of needs and above because most parents hate their kids. Most parents, on the other hand, raise their self esteem and feel accomplished when they shit on their kids lives.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs by Steve Indigo August 4, 2006

hierarchy 

a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authorities

A pyramid scheme is an example of a hierarchy.

In the work place, there is a boss as the head and certain levels of employees under him based on skill level and wage

hierarchy by Petty Crimes January 16, 2014

high school sports hierarchy

The ranking system that makes football cool and golf...well...not so cool.

Damn that high school sports hierarchy!

high school sports hierarchy by lil' T... September 19, 2008