(n) a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb, Syn.dependent clause
a. [ Pref. sub + L. ordinatus, p. p. of ordinare to set in order, to arrange. See Ordain. ] 1. Placed in a lower order, class, or rank; holding a lower or inferior position. [ 1913 Webster ]
The several kinds and subordinate species of each are easily distinguished. Woodward. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Inferior in order, nature, dignity, power, importance, or the like. [ 1913 Webster ]
It was subordinate, not enslaved, to the understanding. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Subordinated p. pr. & vb. n. Subordinating. ]1. To place in a lower order or class; to make or consider as of less value or importance; as, to subordinate one creature to another. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To make subject; to subject or subdue; as, to subordinate the passions to reason. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Sub*or"di*nate*ly, adv. -- Sub*or"di*nate*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
