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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

subordinateness

/sʌb.ɒrdɪˈneɪ.nəs/ noun · British & US
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What does subordinateness mean?

noun

The state or quality of being subordinate; a relationship in which one thing is subject to the control or authority of another.

Example

"The subordinateness of the colony to the mother country was a major point of contention."

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