The latin root-ord-or -ordin-refers to "order" or "rank in a series." the word subordinate is formed from -ord- and the latin prefix sub-. given this information and your knowledge of the latin
prefix sub-, which of the following is the likeliest meaning of subordinate ?

a. one who is lower in rank

b. one who is equal in rank

c. one who is highest in rank

d. one who is higher in rank

A. One who is lower in rank

Explanation:

Subordinate means lower in rank. The the prefix sub- means lower, or below. Since -ordin- means order or rank it fits that subordinate would mean:

sub-     ordin-ate

lower  rank

Other uses of the word sub- would be under. Like sublevel, or subcategory.

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