Hierarchy Tree

Definition

A hierarchy tree is a graphical representation that illustrates the hierarchical relationship between different elements or entities. It organizes them into levels or layers based on their parent-child relationships.

Related terms

Parent Node: In a hierarchy tree, the parent node refers to the node above another node. It is the immediate ancestor or superior of a specific node.

Child Node: In a hierarchy tree, the child node refers to the node below another node. It is the immediate descendant or subordinate of a specific node.

Leaf Node: A leaf node, also known as a terminal node, is a node in a hierarchy tree that does not have any child nodes. It represents the end point or final element in the hierarchy.