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subordinate vs dependent

dependent vs subordinate

subordinate and dependent both are nouns.

subordinate and dependent both are adjectives.

subordinate is a verb but dependent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subordinate Yes Yes Yes No
dependent Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, subordinate and dependent are synonyms defined as:
  • subordinate and dependent: (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
subordinate (noun) dependent (noun)
a word that is more specific than a given word a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
subordinate (adjective) dependent (adjective)
lower in rank or importance relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
subject or submissive to authority or the control of another (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence addicted to a drug
contingent on something else
being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
held from above and hanging down
subordinate (verb) dependent (verb)
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
rank or order as less important or consider of less value
Difference between subordinate and dependent

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