Subordinating — synonyms, subordinating antonyms, definition

1. subordinating (Adjective)

subordinative coordinating

subordinating (Adjective) — (grammar) serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause. ex. "'when' in 'I will come when I can' is a subordinating conjunction"

2. subordinating (Verb)

subduing

subordinating (Verb) — Rank or order as less important or consider of less value. ex. "Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools"

subordinating (Verb) — Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient. ex. "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"

grading lowering ordering placing ranging ranking rating outclassing