Plural of subordinate
regular plural
The plural of subordinate is subordinates.
Forms of subordinate
| Singular | subordinate /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | subordinates |
| Countable | countable |
Subordinates in a sentence
- Stalin's propensity to play off his subordinates against one another is a well-studied theme.From the entry play off
- In some ways he's not a stellar officer, yet somehow most of his subordinates would follow him to the ends of the earth.From the entry follow someone to the ends of the earth
- Regular acts of courage—bystanders defusing fights, subordinates standing up to abusive power holders—inspired awe.2023 January 3, Dacher Keltner, “The Quiet Profundity of Everyday Awe”, in Jeffrey Goldberg, editor, The Atlantic, Washington, D.C.: The…. From the entry common
- The dominance of a homonormative culture in Parades subordinates male heterosexuality to male homosexuality.2010, David Orzechowitz, “Gender, Sexuality, Culture and the Closet in Theme Park Parades”, in Christine L. Williams, Kirsten Dellinger…. From the entry homonormative
- A laissez-faire style, characterized by passive indifference about the task and subordinates, is essentially a nonstyle.2008, Montgomery Van Wart, Leadership in Public Organizations: An Introduction, page 274. From the entry nonstyle
Meaning of subordinate
- adjective Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
- adjective Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority.
- adjective Dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause.
Questions about the plural of subordinate
- What is the plural of subordinate?
- The plural of subordinate is subordinates.
- Is subordinate countable?
- Subordinate is a countable noun.
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