Definitions:

1. (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence adjective
   • a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence
2. make subordinate, dependent, or subservient verb
   • Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler
3. rank or order as less important or consider of less value verb
   • Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools
4. subject or submissive to authority or the control of another adjective
   • a subordinate kingdom

Synonyms:

• dependent
• foot soldier
• hyponym
• low-level
• subdue
• subordinate word
• subsidiary
• underling

NearBy Words:

• subordinateness