subordinated
[ suh-bawr-dn-ey-tid ]
adjective
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.
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
1Other words from subordinated
- un·sub·or·di·nat·ed, adjective
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