inferior

Meanings

• adjective

  having a lower position or rank

  - "The inferior ranks of society were often exploited."
  - "His inferior knowledge of the subject made him an unwelcome participant in the discussion."

• adjective

  lesser in quality, value, or ability

  - "The inferior product failed to meet customer expectations."
  - "Despite his inferior skills, he managed to complete the project."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

superior , superior

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inferior
superior , ferior , mior

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Variants

List of all variants of inferior that leads to same result
inferior , inferiorities , inferiority , inferiorly , inferiors , inferior conjunction , inferior conjunctions , inferior planet , inferior planets

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Etymology

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from Latin 'inferior' meaning 'below, lower, inferior'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inferior' is often used in scientific contexts to describe species that are less evolved or less complex than others.

2. Inferior is the name of a Roman goddess of childbirth and fertility.

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Related Concepts

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1. superior: opposite of inferior, having a higher position or rank

2. inferiority complex: a feeling of low self-worth or inferiority, often leading to a need to prove oneself superior to others

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. No longer do workers and peasants feel "inferior" to the university-trained.

   - Rhea Menzel Whitehead,{it}Saturday Review{/it},4 Mar. 1972

2. Sharks, rays, and ratfishes share a special burden: these cartilaginous fishes are saddled with a reputation for being somehow "inferior" to vertebrates blessed with bony skeletons.

   - Carl Zimmer,{it}Natural History{/it},September 2000

3. … the pearls were of "inferior" quality; they looked like pearlized globs of varying wrinkly shapes.

   - Tracie Rozhon,{it}New York Times{/it},24 Aug. 2002

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Culture

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Inferior has been used in various contexts throughout history. In literature, it is often used to describe characters or social classes. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics. In art, it can represent the underdog or the subordinate.

How to Memorize "inferior"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ladder, with inferior representing the lower rungs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate inferior with the idea of being less than or below.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Inferior begins with an 'I', it's a lower rank, see?'

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