1. (noun)subordination the state of being subordinate to something Synonyms: mastery, hyponymy Antonyms: insubordination
2. (noun)hyponymy, subordination the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class Synonyms: mastery, subordination, hyponymy Antonyms: insubordination
3. (noun)subordination the grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head Synonyms: mastery, hyponymy Antonyms: insubordination