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subordinate

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Số nhiều: subordinatesQuá khứ: subordinatedPhân từ 2: subordinatedV-ing: subordinatingSo sánh hơn: more subordinateSo sánh nhất: most subordinate

The term carries a heavy weight of hierarchy and power dynamics. When used as an adjective or noun, it often evokes a corporate or military atmosphere where a clear chain of command exists. While not inherently negative, it can feel cold or clinical, stripping away the individuality of the person being described in favor of their rank.

Countable when referring to a specific employee or junior staff member. Uncountable when referring to the general state of being in a lower rank.

Ý nghĩa

Tính từ

[something]

Lower in rank or position.

"a subordinate officer"

Danh từ

[someone]

A person under the authority or control of another.

"she manages ten subordinates"

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else.

"he subordinated his own needs to those of his family"

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To make something dependent on or subject to another.

"the clause is subordinated to the main sentence"

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