noun
subordination
Subordination (noun) means the act of treating or ranking someone or something as less important than another.
noun
1
The act of treating or ranking someone or something as less important than another.
2
The state of having a lower rank or position than someone or something else.
3
Proper obedience to someone in authority, especially as a principle of discipline in an organisation such as the armed forces.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like subordination.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
From Middle French subordination, from Medieval Latin subordinatio.
Synonyms
View more →
hyponymy
mastery
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for subordination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
See all rhymes for subordination →
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of subordination?
"subordination" (noun) means the act of treating or ranking someone or something as less important than another.
What is another word for subordination?
Other words for "subordination" include hyponymy, mastery.
What is the opposite of subordination?
The opposite of "subordination" is insubordination.
What are the different meanings of subordination?
"subordination" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of treating or ranking someone or something as less important than another; 2. The state of having a lower rank or position than someone or something else; 3. Proper obedience to someone in authority, especially as a principle of discipline in an organisation such as the armed forces.
