The adjective SUBJECT has 4 senses: 1. not exempt from tax. 2. possibly accepting or permitting. 3. being under the power or sovereignty of another or others. 4. likely to be affected by something (especially something unpleasant). Familiarity information: SUBJECT used as an adjective is uncommon.ypernyms (subject is a kind of...): knowledge base; knowledge domain (the content of a particular domain or field of knowledge). Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of subject): futuristics; futurology (the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions).
Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Cruciate(adj) tormented. 2  Cruciate(adj) having the leaves or petals arranged in the form of a cross; cruciform. 3  Cruciate(verb) to torture; to torment. [Obs.] See Excruciate.
10. a person admitted to a subordinate degree of membership in an association or institution. 11. connected, joined, or related, esp. as a companion or colleague; having equal or nearly equal responsibility. 12. having subordinate status; without full rights and privileges: an associate member.ssociate-a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise; associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners. subordinate, subsidiary, underling, foot soldier-an assistant subject to the authority or control of another.