Definition of subordinate

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  • subordinate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • subordinate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
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Definition of subordinate

  • (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence

    Synonyms

    1. dependent
  • a word that is more specific than a given word (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. hyponym
    2. subordinate word
  • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient (verb)

    Examples

    1. Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler

    Synonyms

    1. subdue
  • an assistant subject to the authority or control of another (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. foot soldier
    2. subsidiary
    3. underling
  • lower in rank or importance (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. low-level
  • rank or order as less important or consider of less value (verb)

    Examples

    1. Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools
  • subject or submissive to authority or the control of another (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a subordinate kingdom

See definition of subordinate in Merriam Webster