Subordinate and Superordinate

Opposite meaning words

Subordinate adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.

Usage example: his contention is that environment plays a subordinate role to heredity in determining what we become

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Superordinate is an antonym for subordinate.

Superordinate adjective - Of higher rank or status or value.

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Subordinate is an antonym for superordinate.

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