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inferior


Main Entry: in·fe·ri·or
Pronunciation: \in-ˈfir-ē-ər\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, comparative of inferus lower — more at under
Date: 15th century

1 : situated lower down : lower
2 a : of low or lower degree or rank b : of poor quality : mediocre
3 : of little or less importance, value, or merit
4 a : situated below another and especially another similar superior part of an upright body b : situated in a relatively low posterior or ventral position in a quadrupedal body c (1) : situated below another plant part or organ (2) : abaxial
5 : relating to or being a subscript

inferior noun

in·fe·ri·or·i·ty \(ˌ)in-ˌfir-ē-ˈr-ə-tē, -ˈär-\ noun

in·fe·ri·or·ly \in-ˈfir-ē-ər-lē\ adverb


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