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subordinate in Persian

زیردست

/səˈbɔːdɪnət//səˈbɔɹdɪnət/

subordinate in Persian: زیردست, فرودست. In English, subordinate means placed in a lower class, rank, or position.

Persian words for subordinate

submissive to or controlled by authority
زیردست, فرودست

English meaning of subordinate

  1. adjective Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
  2. adjective Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority.
  3. adjective Dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause.
  4. adjective Descending in a regular series.

Full definition of subordinate

subordinate in a sentence

  • In the sentence “The barbecue finished before John arrived”, the subordinate clause “before John arrived” specifies the time of the main clause, “The barbecue finished”.

Synonyms of subordinate

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Questions about subordinate in Persian

What is the meaning of subordinate in Persian?
Subordinate in Persian is زیردست, فرودست.
معنی subordinate چیست؟
Subordinate: زیردست, فرودست.
What does subordinate mean in English?
Subordinate means placed in a lower class, rank, or position.

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