subordinating

1 of 2

adjective

sub·or·di·nat·ing sə-ˈbȯr-də-ˌnā-tiŋ

Synonyms of subordinating

: introducing and linking a subordinate clause to a main clause

subordinating conjunction

subordinating

2 of 2

present participle of subordinate entry 3

First Known Use

Adjective

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subordinating was in 1849

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“Subordinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subordinating. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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subordinating

adjective

sub·or·di·nat·ing

sə-ˈbȯrd-ᵊn-ˌāt-iŋ

: introducing and linking a subordinate clause to a main clause

a subordinating conjunction

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