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subservient definition

sub·ser·vi·ent (-ənt)

adjective

  1. that is useful, helpful, or of service, esp. in an inferior or subordinate capacity
  2. submissive; obsequious

Etymology: L subserviens, prp. of subservire, to subserve

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