Subordinate
Subordinate adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
Temporary and subordinate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Temporary" instead an adjective "Subordinate".
Temporary
Temporary adjective - Intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time.
Subordinate and temporary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Subordinate" instead an adjective "Temporary".
Nearby Words: temporal, temporarily
Both words in one sentence
- In most cases this was a temporary effect so they would be docile enough to hand them back the dreamstone, though in at least one case it was intended to be permanent, with the entire Urpney army and the Argorribles remaining subordinate to them until Sgt.
- His self-esteem has withered to such a point that he is still subordinate to Zapp's orders even when both are temporary fired, and he becomes absolutely giddy at the thought of getting another employer.
Source: My Master, Right or Wrong
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