Subordinate \Sub*or"di*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Subordinated; p. pr. & vb. n. Subordinating.]
1. 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.
2. 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 Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Subordinate \Sub*or"di*nate\, a. [Pref. sub + L. ordinatus, p.
p. of ordinare to set in order, to arrange. See Ordain.]
1. Placed in a lower order, class, or rank; holding a lower
or inferior position.
The several kinds and subordinate species of each
are easily distinguished. --Woodward.
2. Inferior in order, nature, dignity, power, importance, or
the like.
It was subordinate, not enslaved, to the
understanding. --South.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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