subordinating subordinating /səˈbɔrdəˌneɪtɪŋ/

adjective

1. (grammar) serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause  ( subordinating , subordinative )
   (grammar) serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause
    When' in I will come when I can' is a subordinating conjunction
   when' in I will come when I can' is a subordinating conjunction