The Collaborative International Dictionary
Subordinate \Sub*or"di*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subordinated; p. pr. & vb. n. Subordinating.]
To place in a lower order or class; to make or consider as of less value or importance; as, to subordinate one creature to another.
To make subject; to subject or subdue; as, to subordinate the passions to reason. [1913 Webster] -- Sub*or"di*nate*ly, adv. -- Sub*or"di*nate*ness, n.
Wiktionary
adv. In a subordinate way.
Usage examples of "subordinately".
I find so many great demi-gods and heroes, prophets of all sorts, who one way or other have shed distinction upon it, I am transported with the reflection that I myself belong, though but subordinately, to so emblazoned a fraternity.
There was a good deal about which of Kine-Gather's sister cities would share but subordinately in her fortune, and expiate their various crimes against her with shovel-work in her offal-yards.