subordinated

[ suh-bawr-dn-ey-tid ]
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adjective
  1. made secondary or subservient: Most college programs are geared to those aged 18 to 24, leaving others in a subordinated position in the system.She refused to settle for a subordinated life as an “office lady,” making copies and coffee for male coworkers and superiors.

  2. Finance. being or relating to a debt whose holder is ranked below secured and general creditors with respect to priority of payment: Typically, in liquidation, subordinated debentures come after short-term debt.

Origin of subordinated

1
First recorded in 1640–50 for def. 1; 1920–25 for def. 2; subordinate + -ed2

Other words from subordinated

  • un·sub·or·di·nat·ed, adjective

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