subordinating
adjectiveDivide subordinating into syllables:
sub · or · di · nat · ing
How to pronounce subordinating:
Definition of subordinating:
- subordinating (adjective):
- serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause.
- introducing and linking a subordinate clause to a main clause
Synonyms for subordinating:
pacifyingoverpoweringvanquishingsubduingconqueringcrushingdefeatingdominatingAntonyms for subordinating:
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