subordinate in WordNet English dictionary

1. (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
   "a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"
   dependent  subordinate 
   
2. lower in rank or importance
   subordinate  low-level 
   
3. subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
   "a subordinate kingdom"
   subordinate 
   

1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
   subordinate  subsidiary  underling  foot soldier 
   
2. a word that is more specific than a given word
   hyponym  subordinate  subordinate word 
   

1. make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
   "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
   subordinate  subdue 
   
2. rank or order as less important or consider of less value
   "Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools"
   subordinate