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Subordinating

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Adjective

1. subordinating, subordinative

serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause

Example Sentences:
'when' in I will come when I can' is a subordinating conjunction'

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Subordinating

see synonyms of subordinating
adjective (səˈbɔːdɪnɪt )
1. 
of lesser order or importance
2. 
under the authority or control of another
a subordinate functionary
noun (səˈbɔːdɪnɪt )
3. 
a person or thing that is subordinate
verb (səˈbɔːdɪˌneɪt ) (transitive; usually foll by to)
4. 
to put in a lower rank or position (than)
5. 
to make subservient
to subordinate mind to heart

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Subordinating

see synonyms of subordinating
adjective
1. 
inferior to or placed below another in rank, power, importance, etc.; secondary
2. 
under the power or authority of another
3. 
subservient or submissive
4.  Grammar
having the function of a noun, adjective, or adverb within a sentence
a subordinate clause
noun
5. 
a subordinate person or thing
verb transitiveWord forms: subˈordiˌnated or subˈordiˌnating
6. 
to place in a subordinate position; treat as less important or inferior (to)
7. 
to make obedient or subservient (to); control; subdue

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Subordinating

see synonyms of subordinating
adj.
1. Belonging to a lower or inferior class or rank; secondary.
2. Subject to the authority or control of another.
n.
One that is subordinate.
tr.v. (sə-bôrdn-āt) sub·or·di·nat·ed, sub·or·di·nat·ing, sub·or·di·nates
1. To put in a lower or inferior rank or class.
2. To make subservient; subdue.

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