(1):

(a.) Inferior in order, nature, dignity, power, importance, or the like.

(2):

(n.) One who stands in order or rank below another; - distinguished from a principal.

(3):

(a.) Placed in a lower order, class, or rank; holding a lower or inferior position.

(4):

(v. t.) To place in a lower order or class; to make or consider as of less value or importance; as, to subordinate one creature to another.

(5):

(v. t.) To make subject; to subject or subdue; as, to subordinate the passions to reason.