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"a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"adjective(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
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nouna word that is more specific than a given word
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"Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"verbmake subordinate, dependent, or subservient
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nounan assistant subject to the authority or control of another
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adjectivelower in rank or importanceOpposite:
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"Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools"verbrank or order as less important or consider of less value
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"a subordinate kingdom"adjectivesubject or submissive to authority or the control of another
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Definition that contains subordinate
- man a male subordinate
- second a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
- support play a subordinate role to (another performer)
- assistant of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
- incident (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
- servant in a subordinate position
- associate having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
- associate a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
- assist act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
- accidentally of a minor or subordinate nature