subordinate
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Is subordinate a Scrabble word?
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What is the meaning of subordinate?
Definition
adj (English)
1. (grammar, of a clause, not comparable) dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clauseExamples: "In the sentence “The barbecue finished before John arrived”, the subordinate clause “before John arrived” specifies the time of the main clause, “The barbecue finished”."Synonyms: dependentAntonyms: independent, mainnot-comparable
noun (English)
1. (countable) One who is subordinate.Synonyms: inferior, junior, report, subaltern#Noun, underling, understrapperAntonyms: boss, commander, leader, manager, superior#Noun, superordinate#Noun, supervisorcountable
verb (English)
1. (transitive) To make subservient or secondary.transitive
2. (transitive) To make subservient or secondary.transitive
3. (transitive) To treat (someone) as of less value or importance.Synonyms: belittle, denigratetransitive
Definition source: Wiktionary