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Definition of subordinate in English: subordinateadjective səˈbɔːdɪnətsəˈbɔrd(ə)nət 1Lower in rank or position. Example sentencesExamples - It is noteworthy that all the members of the court-martial, appointed by the convening officer, were subordinate in rank to him.
- This recognises the power of the State and its ability to get things done, but critically also recognised that Soviet society was able to negotiate with the State even if from an unequal and subordinate position.
- To begin with, men may be able to reap the benefits of church-based support because, unlike women, they generally do not occupy a subordinate position in the church.
- The negative side of his personality suggests that he strongly dislikes being in subordinate positions.
- Thus women are now in the workforce but in positions where they are subordinate to men and under their control.
- This ownership or control over labor might be developed through the lineage, where junior members were subordinate to the senior members, though this is less visible in older documentation.
- The Dutch Republic is presented as an early example of a state in which the nobility lost their leading position as they became subordinate to merchant patricians.
- Though corruption has been rampant among the subordinate ranks, senior officers, by and large, were not tainted by corruption.
- For a population that has been forced into a permanent subordinate position by an occupying power, this disparity is not only a hardship but a searing humiliation as well.
- No job is more important than another; no position is subordinate to another.
- Leith is languid, conceited, a natural leader of men despite his subordinate rank.
- A more serious problem is that their economic dependence may result in their finding themselves in a subordinate position in their families.
- To Zohra, who obtained a master's degree from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, the subordinate position of women in a variety of fields must be opposed.
- Of relevance here to the new pattern of migration is the relegation of women to a subordinate position.
- However, the figure of the virgin and its supporting theology are subordinate to her son.
- The same Articles state that such executive power shall be exercised by the President or Governor through officers subordinate to him.
- Although this was by no means an uncommon pattern in late nineteenth-century Europe, it reflected Italy's relatively subordinate position on international markets.
- In spite of young Kano's academic superiority he was relegated to a subordinate position, because of his physical inferiority.
- The woman's double exposure, to the physical longing of the man and to the insistent gaze of the narrator, places her in a typically subordinate and powerless position.
- Some people are proud to be bestowed with ‘polygamy awards’ - which explicitly place women in a subordinate position in society.
Synonyms lower-ranking, junior, lower, lesser, inferior, lowly, minor, supporting second-fiddle - 1.1 Of less or secondary importance.
in adventure stories, character must be subordinate to action Example sentencesExamples - As secondary theories, they were subordinate to alternative theories but assumed importance when the onset of diabetes seemed to have no biological or lifestyle basis.
- Robinson tried to bring the baptism of the Spirit and water baptism together though he continued to speak of the external act as subordinate and secondary to the baptism of the Spirit.
- But John's role as baptizer is subordinate to his main task, which is to bear witness to Jesus.
- It should be noted that different clay minerals are stable at the low pH level in the gut in comparison with sea water, although this is likely to be of subordinate importance relative to the kinetic effect of decreased pH.
- As for the theatrical cut - it's clearly subordinate to the extended cut that's on the second DVD release.
- The second is a subordinate level process that refines the precise timing of the movement.
- Historically, the tradition has viewed the first and second foci as subordinate to the third.
- From this perspective, the function of good and/or evil in the morality play is important but subordinate to the role of protagonist/hero.
- In other words, containment's second, subordinate goal was regime change.
- Second, experience may reveal that our operating principles are subordinate to even more fundamental principles that should overrule them.
- There is an element of caramelization in the browning of foods which are deep fried; but this is subordinate to the more important sugar-amine browning.
- Though important, that question is subordinate to another: whether Islamic fundamentalism can make its peace with religious pluralism.
- The second is the subordinate colour, which is used to substantiate the claim the primary colour holds on the viewers attention.
- Aboriginal rights are generally subordinate to other public policy priorities, and as a result distinct cultures are threatened
- He painted many easel pictures as well as murals, and though he insisted they were subordinate to his wall paintings, they were important in helping to establish his international reputation.
- What the authors/protagonists say at any given juncture of the text is of subordinate importance to the way they say it.
- These are accessory phases, commonly subordinate to the simple sulphides, in many types of mineral deposits.
- Imperial policy was designed to benefit the British metropolis principally and its subordinate provinces secondarily.
- If, on the other hand, he is an act- or rule-utilitarian, he would seem to give character a role that is subordinate to reason.
- Creeds and confessions are important, but they are subordinate to the Word and must be judged by the Word.
Synonyms secondary, lesser, minor, subsidiary, subservient, ancillary, auxiliary, attendant, peripheral, marginal, of little account/importance second-class, second-rate, second-fiddle supplementary, accessory, additional, extra
noun səˈbɔːdɪnətsəˈbɔrd(ə)nət A person under the authority or control of another within an organization. he was mild-mannered, especially with his subordinates Example sentencesExamples - Chen has criticized upper level prosecutors general for failing to control their more reckless subordinates.
- In some cultures, persons who hold authority consider their subordinates to be very different from themselves and vice versa.
- Do you anticipate any resistance to your authority from your subordinates, almost all of whom are male?
- But reading the riot act is what parents do to children, what teachers do to pupils, and what people in authority do to subordinates.
- In this way trust and confidence will be built among joint forces air component commanders and their staffs, and also among higher authorities toward their subordinates.
- In certain cases, this type of leader has created calamitous results for both subordinates and the organization.
- Later in the game he'll have the possibility to control subordinates.
- The syllabus consists of a series of activities where students are required to demonstrate leadership within a section of subordinates and competently guide them through a practical exercise.
- The mere absence of formal legal authority to control the actions of subordinates should therefore not be understood to preclude the imposition of such responsibility.
- Leaders control the behavior of subordinates by what they evaluate.
- If you decide to apply the proposed actions, the next few weeks should be more bearable - in fact, you will probably be amazed at the surge of motivation and positive energy within your subordinates!
- Presuming that he is honest about his own attitudes, it is vital that he make every effort to discern those of his subordinates in order to achieve harmony within his organization.
- Assisted by the staff, they visualize the operation, describe it in terms of intent and guidance, and direct the actions of subordinates within that intent.
- All the other deities are subordinates in a strictly organized hierarchy.
- Used to being served and obeyed, these generals tend to be content simply with receiving information from sports organization officials and subordinates, which unfortunately is not always correct.
- The commander of any level is supposed to pay serious attention to work with his subordinates and organize control over their activities.
- To limit the number of decisions the commander and staff must make, subordinates must have the authority to make decisions.
- The second element of command responsibility is the failure to take reasonable measures to control one's subordinates by preventing atrocities or punishing the perpetrators.
- Sometimes male workers collectively mocked and challenged managerial and supervisory claims for respect and authority from their shop-floor subordinates.
- Some great commanders showed a determination to control their subordinates, to enforce order, and even to attempt reforms.
Synonyms junior, assistant, second, second in command, number two, right-hand man/woman, deputy, aide, adjutant, subaltern, apprentice, underling, flunkey, minion, lackey, mate, inferior informal sidekick, henchman, second fiddle, man/girl Friday
verb səˈbɔːdɪneɪtsəˈbɔrdəneɪt [with object]1Treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else. practical considerations were subordinated to political expediency Example sentencesExamples - Mum thinks this explains why I'm always forgetting things, since the present is always subordinated to the future.
- The notion that these people should be subordinated to the welfare of a majority of mediocrities who cannot make it in world markets is repugnant.
- The values of justice and tolerance should not be subordinated to the power objective.
- But, in each case, that individual's welfare is subordinated to the collective goal.
- Undoubtedly this issue would have to be given due consideration by any couple in such a predicament, but I believe that it should be subordinated to the moral concerns.
- ‘Efficiency is subordinated to efficacy’ is a neat phrase, but is it a true one?
- We are subordinated to a lot of different things.
- It's cramped, it's hideously ugly, and even in the sunshine it has the effect of proclaiming that all individual joy in life has been subordinated to some dour commercial purpose.
- Sometimes human rights will be given a very high priority; sometimes they will have to be subordinated to other interests.
- The question of whether an action is right or wrong is subordinated to the question of whether or not it will lead to a firmer grip on power for the prince.
- Fire safety is far too important to be subordinated to political agendas.
- Most were working in circumstances where social mores were subordinated to much more compelling things like the need to survive.
- Under trade agreements every value, human rights, workers rights and environmental standards, are subordinated to economic values.
- The result is that primary literature is becoming subordinated to criticism, a reversal of priorities.
- Among journalists, the truth has always been subordinated to petty envy and fictionalized morality tales.
- I'm selfish, egotistical and self-indulgent, but not so much so that I cannot recognise the times when my selfish occupations need to be subordinated to the common good.
- Journalism is subordinated to entertainment, and the duty to inform yields to the need to please.
- So what it does allow is the economic welfare of the country to be subordinated to some over-arching political interest.
- But there is something transcendental about shared values that shouldn't be subordinated to tactical requirements.
- Certainly Americans will not passively watch their nation's distinctive ideas of justice be subordinated to any other standards.
- 1.1 Make subservient to or dependent on something else.
to define life would be to subordinate it to reason Example sentencesExamples - Suffice it to say that either from ignorance of his merits or from jealousy by the Richmond authorities he was subordinated to those who were greatly his inferiors and denied the prominence to which his talents and abilities entitled him.
- In the handling of security, both the local military and police are subordinated to the governor.
- New Christian doctrines stripped Sophia of her divine qualities, dramatically subordinating her to the Father and to Christ as her male partner and savior.
Origin Late Middle English: from medieval Latin subordinatus 'placed in an inferior rank', from Latin sub- 'below' + ordinare 'ordain'. coordinate from mid 17th century: This was first recorded with the senses ‘of the same rank’ and ‘place in the same rank’. It is formed from the prefix co- ‘together’ and the Latin base ordo ‘order’. From this root come inordinate (Late Middle English) ‘not ordered’ and subordinate (Late Middle English) ‘below in order’.
Rhymes coordinate coordinate, inordinate, superordinate Definition of subordinate in US English: subordinateadjectivesəˈbôrd(ə)nətsəˈbɔrd(ə)nət 1Lower in rank or position. Example sentencesExamples - Of relevance here to the new pattern of migration is the relegation of women to a subordinate position.
- The woman's double exposure, to the physical longing of the man and to the insistent gaze of the narrator, places her in a typically subordinate and powerless position.
- The Dutch Republic is presented as an early example of a state in which the nobility lost their leading position as they became subordinate to merchant patricians.
- This recognises the power of the State and its ability to get things done, but critically also recognised that Soviet society was able to negotiate with the State even if from an unequal and subordinate position.
- To begin with, men may be able to reap the benefits of church-based support because, unlike women, they generally do not occupy a subordinate position in the church.
- It is noteworthy that all the members of the court-martial, appointed by the convening officer, were subordinate in rank to him.
- The negative side of his personality suggests that he strongly dislikes being in subordinate positions.
- To Zohra, who obtained a master's degree from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, the subordinate position of women in a variety of fields must be opposed.
- Leith is languid, conceited, a natural leader of men despite his subordinate rank.
- Although this was by no means an uncommon pattern in late nineteenth-century Europe, it reflected Italy's relatively subordinate position on international markets.
- In spite of young Kano's academic superiority he was relegated to a subordinate position, because of his physical inferiority.
- However, the figure of the virgin and its supporting theology are subordinate to her son.
- Some people are proud to be bestowed with ‘polygamy awards’ - which explicitly place women in a subordinate position in society.
- For a population that has been forced into a permanent subordinate position by an occupying power, this disparity is not only a hardship but a searing humiliation as well.
- No job is more important than another; no position is subordinate to another.
- Though corruption has been rampant among the subordinate ranks, senior officers, by and large, were not tainted by corruption.
- The same Articles state that such executive power shall be exercised by the President or Governor through officers subordinate to him.
- A more serious problem is that their economic dependence may result in their finding themselves in a subordinate position in their families.
- Thus women are now in the workforce but in positions where they are subordinate to men and under their control.
- This ownership or control over labor might be developed through the lineage, where junior members were subordinate to the senior members, though this is less visible in older documentation.
Synonyms lower-ranking, junior, lower, lesser, inferior, lowly, minor, supporting - 1.1 Of less or secondary importance.
in adventure stories, character must be subordinate to action Example sentencesExamples - As for the theatrical cut - it's clearly subordinate to the extended cut that's on the second DVD release.
- As secondary theories, they were subordinate to alternative theories but assumed importance when the onset of diabetes seemed to have no biological or lifestyle basis.
- Second, experience may reveal that our operating principles are subordinate to even more fundamental principles that should overrule them.
- It should be noted that different clay minerals are stable at the low pH level in the gut in comparison with sea water, although this is likely to be of subordinate importance relative to the kinetic effect of decreased pH.
- If, on the other hand, he is an act- or rule-utilitarian, he would seem to give character a role that is subordinate to reason.
- These are accessory phases, commonly subordinate to the simple sulphides, in many types of mineral deposits.
- But John's role as baptizer is subordinate to his main task, which is to bear witness to Jesus.
- Robinson tried to bring the baptism of the Spirit and water baptism together though he continued to speak of the external act as subordinate and secondary to the baptism of the Spirit.
- Imperial policy was designed to benefit the British metropolis principally and its subordinate provinces secondarily.
- Creeds and confessions are important, but they are subordinate to the Word and must be judged by the Word.
- The second is a subordinate level process that refines the precise timing of the movement.
- What the authors/protagonists say at any given juncture of the text is of subordinate importance to the way they say it.
- He painted many easel pictures as well as murals, and though he insisted they were subordinate to his wall paintings, they were important in helping to establish his international reputation.
- From this perspective, the function of good and/or evil in the morality play is important but subordinate to the role of protagonist/hero.
- There is an element of caramelization in the browning of foods which are deep fried; but this is subordinate to the more important sugar-amine browning.
- Though important, that question is subordinate to another: whether Islamic fundamentalism can make its peace with religious pluralism.
- Historically, the tradition has viewed the first and second foci as subordinate to the third.
- In other words, containment's second, subordinate goal was regime change.
- The second is the subordinate colour, which is used to substantiate the claim the primary colour holds on the viewers attention.
- Aboriginal rights are generally subordinate to other public policy priorities, and as a result distinct cultures are threatened
Synonyms secondary, lesser, minor, subsidiary, subservient, ancillary, auxiliary, attendant, peripheral, marginal, of little account, of little importance
nounsəˈbɔrd(ə)nətsəˈbôrd(ə)nət A person under the authority or control of another within an organization. Example sentencesExamples - Do you anticipate any resistance to your authority from your subordinates, almost all of whom are male?
- In some cultures, persons who hold authority consider their subordinates to be very different from themselves and vice versa.
- Leaders control the behavior of subordinates by what they evaluate.
- In this way trust and confidence will be built among joint forces air component commanders and their staffs, and also among higher authorities toward their subordinates.
- If you decide to apply the proposed actions, the next few weeks should be more bearable - in fact, you will probably be amazed at the surge of motivation and positive energy within your subordinates!
- In certain cases, this type of leader has created calamitous results for both subordinates and the organization.
- All the other deities are subordinates in a strictly organized hierarchy.
- But reading the riot act is what parents do to children, what teachers do to pupils, and what people in authority do to subordinates.
- Used to being served and obeyed, these generals tend to be content simply with receiving information from sports organization officials and subordinates, which unfortunately is not always correct.
- The syllabus consists of a series of activities where students are required to demonstrate leadership within a section of subordinates and competently guide them through a practical exercise.
- The commander of any level is supposed to pay serious attention to work with his subordinates and organize control over their activities.
- The mere absence of formal legal authority to control the actions of subordinates should therefore not be understood to preclude the imposition of such responsibility.
- Some great commanders showed a determination to control their subordinates, to enforce order, and even to attempt reforms.
- Assisted by the staff, they visualize the operation, describe it in terms of intent and guidance, and direct the actions of subordinates within that intent.
- Sometimes male workers collectively mocked and challenged managerial and supervisory claims for respect and authority from their shop-floor subordinates.
- Chen has criticized upper level prosecutors general for failing to control their more reckless subordinates.
- The second element of command responsibility is the failure to take reasonable measures to control one's subordinates by preventing atrocities or punishing the perpetrators.
- Later in the game he'll have the possibility to control subordinates.
- Presuming that he is honest about his own attitudes, it is vital that he make every effort to discern those of his subordinates in order to achieve harmony within his organization.
- To limit the number of decisions the commander and staff must make, subordinates must have the authority to make decisions.
Synonyms junior, assistant, second, second in command, number two, right-hand man, right-hand woman, deputy, aide, adjutant, subaltern, apprentice, underling, flunkey, minion, lackey, mate, inferior
verbsəˈbɔrdəneɪtsəˈbôrdənāt [with object]1Treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else. practical considerations were subordinated to political expediency Example sentencesExamples - We are subordinated to a lot of different things.
- Most were working in circumstances where social mores were subordinated to much more compelling things like the need to survive.
- The notion that these people should be subordinated to the welfare of a majority of mediocrities who cannot make it in world markets is repugnant.
- I'm selfish, egotistical and self-indulgent, but not so much so that I cannot recognise the times when my selfish occupations need to be subordinated to the common good.
- Fire safety is far too important to be subordinated to political agendas.
- It's cramped, it's hideously ugly, and even in the sunshine it has the effect of proclaiming that all individual joy in life has been subordinated to some dour commercial purpose.
- So what it does allow is the economic welfare of the country to be subordinated to some over-arching political interest.
- Journalism is subordinated to entertainment, and the duty to inform yields to the need to please.
- But, in each case, that individual's welfare is subordinated to the collective goal.
- ‘Efficiency is subordinated to efficacy’ is a neat phrase, but is it a true one?
- Sometimes human rights will be given a very high priority; sometimes they will have to be subordinated to other interests.
- The result is that primary literature is becoming subordinated to criticism, a reversal of priorities.
- The values of justice and tolerance should not be subordinated to the power objective.
- Among journalists, the truth has always been subordinated to petty envy and fictionalized morality tales.
- But there is something transcendental about shared values that shouldn't be subordinated to tactical requirements.
- Undoubtedly this issue would have to be given due consideration by any couple in such a predicament, but I believe that it should be subordinated to the moral concerns.
- Certainly Americans will not passively watch their nation's distinctive ideas of justice be subordinated to any other standards.
- Mum thinks this explains why I'm always forgetting things, since the present is always subordinated to the future.
- The question of whether an action is right or wrong is subordinated to the question of whether or not it will lead to a firmer grip on power for the prince.
- Under trade agreements every value, human rights, workers rights and environmental standards, are subordinated to economic values.
- 1.1 Make subservient to or dependent on something else.
Example sentencesExamples - New Christian doctrines stripped Sophia of her divine qualities, dramatically subordinating her to the Father and to Christ as her male partner and savior.
- In the handling of security, both the local military and police are subordinated to the governor.
- Suffice it to say that either from ignorance of his merits or from jealousy by the Richmond authorities he was subordinated to those who were greatly his inferiors and denied the prominence to which his talents and abilities entitled him.
Origin Late Middle English: from medieval Latin subordinatus ‘placed in an inferior rank’, from Latin sub- ‘below’ + ordinare ‘ordain’. |