Inferior
/ɪnˈfɪəriər/
Definitions
- (adj.) Lower in rank, status, or quality.
The court found the evidence to be of inferior quality.
- (n.) A person of lower rank or status.
The employer treated his inferiors with disdain.
Forms
- inferiorly
- inferiority
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Commentary
Typically used to denote comparative status or quality; context dictates whether adjective or noun sense applies.
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