English dictionary

subordinate

/s/@/b'/oU/d/@/n,/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

lower in rank or importance

adj.all

Synonyms low-level

Antonyms dominant

Source: WordNet 3.0
subject or submissive to authority or the control of another

adj.all

Examples
A subordinate kingdom.

Antonyms insubordinate

Source: WordNet 3.0
(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence

adj.all

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

Synonyms dependent

Antonyms independent main

Source: WordNet 3.0
Placed in a lower order, class, or rank; holding a lower or inferior position.

adjective

Source: webster1913

an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

noun.person

Synonyms foot soldier subsidiary underling

Source: WordNet 3.0
a word that is more specific than a given word

noun.communication

Synonyms hyponym subordinate word

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who stands in order or rank below another; -- distinguished from a <i>principal</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913

rank or order as less important or consider of less value

verb.cognition

Examples
Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools.

Source: WordNet 3.0
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

verb.change

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

Synonyms subdue

Source: WordNet 3.0
To place in a lower order or class; to make or consider as of less value or importance; as, to <i>subordinate</i> one creature to another.

verb

Source: webster1913