Subordinately: meaning, definitions and examples

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subordinately

 

[ səˈbɔːrdɪnətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a subordinate manner

In a position of less power or authority compared to someone else; in a way that is dependent on or under the control of someone or something else.

Synonyms

dependently, inferiorly, submissively

Examples of usage

  • He always spoke subordinately to his boss.
  • She subordinately followed the instructions given to her.
  • The country was subordinately governed by a foreign power.
  • The employee was subordinately working under the supervision of his manager.

Translations

Translations of the word "subordinately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subordinadamente

🇮🇳 अधीनस्थ रूप से

🇩🇪 untergeordnet

🇮🇩 secara subordinat

🇺🇦 підпорядковано

🇵🇱 podporządkowanie

🇯🇵 従属的に

🇫🇷 subordonné

🇪🇸 subordinadamente

🇹🇷 bağlı olarak

🇰🇷 종속적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل تابع

🇨🇿 podřízeně

🇸🇰 podriadené

🇨🇳 从属地

🇸🇮 podrejeno

🇮🇸 undirskipað

🇰🇿 бағынбай

🇬🇪 ქვემდებარებულად

🇦🇿 tabe olaraq

🇲🇽 subordinadamente

Etymology

The word 'subordinately' is derived from the word 'subordinate', which comes from the Latin word 'subordinatus', meaning 'placed in a lower order'. The concept of subordination has been present in various forms throughout history, often related to power structures and hierarchies.

See also: insubordinate, insubordinately, subordination.