"subordinative" meaning in English

See subordinative in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more subordinative [comparative], most subordinative [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} subordinative (comparative more subordinative, superlative most subordinative)
  1. Tending to subordinate; expressing subordination.
    Sense id: en-subordinative-en-adj-9UKbsfpC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 60 40
  2. (grammar) Used to introduce a subordinate sentence. Categories (topical): Grammar
    Sense id: en-subordinative-en-adj-8DcNr4YD Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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