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subordinate

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Definitions
adjective

unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence

“a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence”

noun

a word that is more specific than a given word

verb

make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

“Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler”

noun

an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

adjective

lower in rank or importance

verb

rank or order as less important or consider of less value

“Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools”

adjective

subject or submissive to authority or the control of another

“a subordinate kingdom”

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