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subordinate

Pronunciation: /səˈbɔːdɪnət/

The English word “subordinate” has 9 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
  2. Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority.
  3. dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause
  4. Descending in a regular series.

noun

  1. One who is subordinate.
  2. A hyponym.

verb

  1. To embed (a clause) into another clause that is the main one.
  2. To make of lower priority in order of payment in bankruptcy.
  3. To treat (someone) as of less value or importance.

Etymology

From Middle English subordinat, from Medieval Latin subōrdinātus, past participle of subōrdināre, from sub- + ōrdināre (“to order”).

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