subordination meaning and definition

SUBORDINATION noun

Definition of subordination (noun)

1. the state of being subordinate to something
2. the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class
   • synonyms: hyponymy
3. the grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head
4. the quality of obedient submissiveness
   • antonym: insubordination
5. the act of mastering or subordinating someone
   • synonyms: mastery