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inferior
Examples
He felt that his position in the company was inferior to that of his more experienced colleagues.
The design of the older model was considered inferior to the newer, more advanced version.
Examples
The inferior materials used in construction resulted in a weak and unstable building.
Her inferior skills in math made it difficult for her to keep up with the class.
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(of a character or symbol) positioned below and to one side of another character, as in subscripts
Examples
In H₂O, the " 2 " is an inferior number.
The chemical formula uses inferior letters to indicate specific atoms.
04
(of a planet) having an orbit closer to the Sun than the Earth's orbit
Examples
Mercury and Venus are classified as inferior planets.
Astronomers track inferior planets separately from superior ones.
05
situated below a specified point or reference
Examples
The inferior vena cava carries blood to the heart from below.
The tumor was located on the inferior surface of the organ.
06
of lower quality, rank, or standard
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The report criticized the inferior quality of the data.
His performance was inferior and failed to meet expectations.
Inferior
01
a character or symbol positioned slightly below and to the side of another character in writing or printing
Examples
In the chemical formula H₂O, the " 2 " is an inferior.
Mathematicians use inferiors to denote indices or subscripts.
02
a person with a lower position than someone else
Examples
In hierarchical societies, those considered inferiors often have limited opportunities for advancement and face discrimination based on their social status.
The ruling class maintained power by exploiting and subjugating their inferiors, who were denied basic rights and treated as servants or laborers.
