The term "subordinate" is used in literature with a rich duality that simultaneously touches on both grammatical and hierarchical themes. In the realm of language structure, it designates clauses that depend on a main clause to modify a sentence—whether acting as an adverbial, adjective, or noun clause—as seen when a subordinate clause is defined as an adverbial modifier [1] or a noun clause is identified [2], and further illustrated by its use in expressing purpose or result [3]. In contrast, the word also describes positions or roles of lower rank or authority, as when an individual’s status within an institution is deemed subordinate [4] or when a secondary law is positioned in dependence on a supreme law [5] and even when every element in nature is considered subordinate to a greater law [6]. This layered usage underscores its capacity to convey both linguistic dependence and structural or societal inferiority, enriching its presence across diverse literary texts.