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subordination

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

1. subordination
2. dependency

This word describes a state of being subordinate or dependent on something else. It is used in contexts like grammar (a dependent clause) or political/organizational relationships where one party is under the control of another.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Breaking news: analysts expect allied nations' decisions to be subordinate to U.S. policy.

Sentence 2

According to breaking reports, policy is expected to be subordinate to international agreements.

Sentence 3

Research conclusions must not be subordinate to the interests of funders.

Sentence 4

"We're in a phase where markets are subordinate to politics," the commentator said.

Sentence 5

"When subordinates are too subordinate to their superiors, accidents go up," the instructor said.