subordination

CEFRC1

/səˌbɔːdɪˈneɪʃn̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The condition of being less important or lower in rank.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The property of being subordinate; inferiority of rank or position.

Examples

  • Sound logic, as the habitual subordination of the individual to the species, and of the species to the genus […]

  • I will not tolerate such subordination.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /səˌboːdɪˈnæɪʃn̩/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The quality of being properly obedient to a superior (as a superior officer); this quality as a systemic principle of discipline within a hierarchical organization.

  2. The process of making or classing (something or somebody) as subordinate.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

In the army, the strict blank of junior officers to senior commands ensures discipline.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French subordination, from Medieval Latin subordinatio.