Subordination

Pronunciation: /səˌbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/

Subordination (noun)

  1. The state of being lower in rank or importance compared to someone or something else.
  2. A grammatical structure where one clause depends on another for its meaning.

Examples

  • The subordination of one team member can affect overall performance.
  • Subordination in grammar helps to connect dependent clauses to main clauses.

Common collocations: social subordination, subordination relationship, subordination clause, subordination conjunction

Synonyms of Subordination

Formal

Antonyms of Subordination

  • — refers to a higher authority or position.
  • — indicates freedom from subordination.