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subordinative

sub·or·di·nate
S s

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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [adjective, noun suh-bawr-dn-it; verb suh-bawr-dn-eyt]
    • /adjective, noun səˈbɔr dn ɪt; verb səˈbɔr dnˌeɪt/
    • /sə.ˈbɔː.dɪ.nə.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [adjective, noun suh-bawr-dn-it; verb suh-bawr-dn-eyt]
    • /adjective, noun səˈbɔr dn ɪt; verb səˈbɔr dnˌeɪt/

Definitions of subordinative word

  • adjective subordinative placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank. 1
  • adjective subordinative of less importance; secondary. 1
  • adjective subordinative subject to or under the authority of a superior. 1
  • adjective subordinative subservient or inferior. 1
  • adjective subordinative subject; dependent. 1
  • adjective subordinative Grammar. acting as a modifier, as when I finished, which is subordinate to They were glad in They were glad when I finished. noting or pertaining to a subordinating conjunction. 1

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Origin of subordinative

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English (adj.) < Medieval Latin subōrdinātus past participle of subōrdināre to subordinate, equivalent to Latin sub- sub- + ōrdin- (stem of ōrdō) rank, order + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Subordinative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

subordinative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

subordinative usage trend in Literature

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