Definition of Subordination

1. Noun. The state of being subordinate to something.

Generic synonyms: Dependance, Dependence, Dependency
Derivative terms: Subordinate

2. Noun. The semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class.
Exact synonyms: Hyponymy
Generic synonyms: Semantic Relation

3. Noun. The grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head.
Generic synonyms: Grammatical Relation

4. Noun. The quality of obedient submissiveness.
Generic synonyms: Submissiveness
Antonyms: Insubordination

5. Noun. The act of mastering or subordinating someone.
Exact synonyms: Mastery
Generic synonyms: Domination
Derivative terms: Master, Subordinate

Definition of Subordination

1. n. The act of subordinating, placing in a lower order, or subjecting.

Definition of Subordination

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subordination

suborder Thyreophora
suborder Tyranni
suborder Xenarthra
suborder Zygoptera
subordinate
subordinated
subordinately
subordinateness
subordinates
subordinate clause
subordinate conjunction
subordinate word
subordinating
subordinating(a)
subordinating conjunction
subordination (current term)
subordinations
subordinative
subordinator
subordinators
suborganization
suborn
subornation
subornations
subornation of perjury
suborned
suborner
suborners
suborning
suborns

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