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(adj) dependent
(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
(adj) low-level
lower in rank or importance
(noun) subordinate word, hyponym
a word that is more specific than a given word
(noun) subsidiary, underling, foot soldier
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
(verb) subdue
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler