subordinators
/səˈbɔːrdɪneɪtərz/
noun
- Plural of subordinator; words or phrases that introduce dependent clauses.
- Common subordinators include 'since', 'unless', and 'while'.
- Using a variety of subordinators can make your sentences more interesting.
- The grammar quiz tested students on their knowledge of subordinators and their functions.
- Plural of subordinator; people or things that subordinate others.
- The new managers were trained to be leaders, not subordinators.
- In the animal kingdom, alpha wolves are not always harsh subordinators of the pack.
- The committee was filled with subordinators who always deferred to the chairperson.