† subˈministrant,a.Obs.rare. [ad.med.L. subministrans, -ant-, pres.pple. of subministrāre(seeprec.).] Subordinate. a1626Bacon Cert. Consid.Ch.Eng.Wks. 1778 III. 159 That which is most principal..to be left undone, for the attending of that which is subservient and subministrant [etc.].