subordinately

/səˈbɔːrdɪnətli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is less important or lower in rank than someone or something else.
    • She spoke subordinately, always deferring to her boss's opinion.
    • The team worked subordinately under the lead researcher's direction.
    • In the old company structure, assistants were treated subordinately to managers.
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