high-tier
|high-tier|
B2
🇺🇸
/haɪ tɪr/
🇬🇧
/haɪ tɪə/
superior rank
Etymology
Etymology Information
'high-tier' originates from the combination of 'high' and 'tier', where 'high' means 'elevated' and 'tier' refers to a 'level or rank'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'high-tier' evolved from the use of 'tier' in hierarchical contexts, combined with 'high' to denote superior rank.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tier' referred to any level, but 'high-tier' specifically evolved to denote superior quality or rank.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45