Definition of inferior
1
: of little or less importance, value, or merit
always felt inferior to his older brother
2a
: of low or lower degree or rank
b
: of poor quality : mediocre
3
: situated lower down : lower
4a
: situated below another and especially another similar superior part of an upright body
c(1)
: situated below another plant part or organ
(2)
: abaxial
5
: relating to or being a subscript
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The first known use of inferior was in the 15th century
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