subordinate

(noun) an assistant subject to the authority or control of another. Synonyms: subsidiary, underling, foot soldier.

(noun) a word that is more specific than a given word. Synonyms: hyponym, subordinate word.

(verb) rank or order as less important or consider of less value. Example: "Art is sometimes subordinated to science in these schools."

(verb) make subordinate, dependent, or subservient. Synonyms: subdue. Example: "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler."

(adj) lower in rank or importance. Synonyms: subordinate (vs. dominant), low-level.

(adj) subject or submissive to authority or the control of another. Synonyms: subordinate (vs. insubordinate). Example: "A subordinate kingdom."

(adj) (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence. Synonyms: dependent (vs. independent). Example: "A subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence."