subordinating
/səˈbɔːrdɪneɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Describing a word or clause that makes another clause dependent on a main clause.
- The teacher explained how subordinating words change the structure of a sentence.
- A subordinating clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
- 'Because' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a reason.
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verb
- Present participle of subordinate: to treat someone or something as less important or lower in rank.
- She is subordinating the minor details to focus on the main problem.
- By subordinating his personal interests, he helped the group succeed.
- The manager is subordinating her own needs to meet the team's deadline.