subordinate

  1. Adjective.  Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
  2. Adjective.  Submissive to or controlled by authority.
  3. Adjective.  (grammar, of a clause) dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause.
  4. Noun.  (countable) One who is subordinate.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To make subservient.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To treat as of less value or importance.
  7. Verb.  (transitive, finance) To make of lower priority in order of payment in bankruptcy.

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