subordinate

Definitions

1. 1.Inferior in order, nature, dignity, power, importance, or the like. It was subordinate, not enslaved, to the understanding. South.
2. 2.One who stands in order or rank below another; -- distinguished from a principal. Milton.
3. 3.To place in a lower order or class; to make or consider as of less value or importance; as, to subordinate one creature to another.
4. 4.To make subject; to subject or subdue; as, to subordinate the passions to reason. -- Sub*or"di*nate*ly, adv. -- Sub*or"di*nate*ness, n.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is inferior in order, nature, dignity, power, importance, or the like. It was subordinate, not enslaved, to the understanding. South called?
• What is one who stands in order or rank below another; -- distinguished from a principal. Milton called?
• What is to place in a lower order or class; to make or consider as of less value or importance; as, to subordinate one creature to another called?
• What is to make subject; to subject or subdue; as, to subordinate the passions to reason. -- Sub*or"di*nate*ly, adv. -- Sub*or"di*nate*ness, n called?