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subordinate
subordinate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
subordinate
Definition
(noun) an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Synonyms
:
foot soldier
,
subsidiary
,
underling
Definition
(noun) a word that is more specific than a given word
Synonyms
:
hyponym
,
subordinate word
Definition
(verb) rank or order as less important or consider of less value
Example Sentence
Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools
Definition
(verb) make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Synonyms
:
subdue
Example Sentence
Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler
Definition
(adj) lower in rank or importance
Synonyms
:
low-level
Definition
(adj) subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
Example Sentence
a subordinate kingdom
Definition
(adj) (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
Synonyms
:
dependent
Example Sentence
a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence
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