Definition of Subservient
Subservient
sub·ser·vi·ent


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Willingly obeying or yielding to others; submissive.

e.g. The subservient employee never questioned the boss's decisions.

(adjective)
inferior, subordinate, or less important;

e.g. He felt that her career was subservient to his, since he earned more than her.

(adjective)
serving to promote some end;

e.g. The whole plan is subservient to the goal of getting the family out of danger.



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