Subordinate Definition
subordinate
- adjective
- lower in rank or importance
- subject or submissive to authority or the control of another; "a subordinate kingdom"
- (of a clause) 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
- an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
- a word that is more specific than a given word
- verb
- rank or order as less important or consider of less value; "Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools"
- make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
"Subordinate" in song lyrics
See how subordinate is used in real songs:
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"And set all coordinates on the subordinate"
Kool Moe Dee — I'm Kool Moe Dee -
"Hittin the right coordinates to sink your battleship subordinate"
Celestial Souljahz -- — War Trilogy (Pts I, II, III) -
"and make the hottest act on ya label feel subordinate"
Yak Ballz — The Plague
Words that rhyme with subordinate
Usage tips for "subordinate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "subordinate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for subordinate to find words that pair well.