Subordinated: meaning, definitions and examples
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subordinated
[ səˈbɔːrdɪneɪtɪd ]
hierarchical relationship
Subordinated refers to someone or something that is placed in a lower rank or position relative to others. In organizational contexts, a subordinated individual is one who reports to a superior and has less authority or power. This term often appears in discussions of leadership structures, where certain roles or departments may be subordinated to others. The concept of subordinated relationships can also extend to ideas or arguments, where one is dependent on or secondary to another.
Synonyms
dependent, inferior, subordinate.
Examples of usage
- In a corporation, employees are often subordinated to their managers.
- The subordinated units were directed by the primary agency.
- In discussions of policy, certain voices may be subordinated to prevailing opinions.
Translations
Translations of the word "subordinated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subordinado
🇮🇳 अधीन
🇩🇪 untergeordnet
🇮🇩 subordinat
🇺🇦 підпорядкований
🇵🇱 podporządkowany
🇯🇵 従属の
🇫🇷 subordonné
🇪🇸 subordinado
🇹🇷 bağlı
🇰🇷 종속된
🇸🇦 تحت السيطرة
🇨🇿 podřízený
🇸🇰 podriadený
🇨🇳 从属的
🇸🇮 podrejeni
🇮🇸 undirgefinn
🇰🇿 бағынатын
🇬🇪 უწვდილი
🇦🇿 tabe
🇲🇽 subordinado
Etymology
The term 'subordinated' is derived from the Latin word 'subordinatus', which is the past participle of 'subordinare'. This Latin term is a combination of 'sub-', meaning 'under', and 'ordinare', meaning 'to arrange or order'. The usage of 'subordinate' in English can be traced back to the late 14th century, primarily in the context of hierarchy and rank. Originally, it was employed to describe relationships within various social structures, and over time, its application expanded to various fields such as business, education, and law. The modern use incorporates both personal and impersonal contexts, emphasizing the nature of roles and power dynamics.