definition of
subordinate

[1] #1 subordinate n. [subsidiary, underling, foot soldier] an assistant subject to the authority or control of another. wn

[2] #2 subordinate a. [low-level] lower in rank or importance. wn

[3] #3 subordinate v. rank or order as less important or consider of less value; "Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools". wn

[4] #4 subordinate n. [hyponym, subordinate word] a word that is more specific than a given word. wn

[5] #5 subordinate v. [subdue] make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler". wn